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Bill Maher isn't short on controversial takes - he has ripped several celebs in the past including the likes of Dwayne Johnson. The same is true for his guests on Real Time - recently, fans were none too pleased by the comments from Michael Shellenberger, who compared the Depp and Heard trial to slavery... Well, fans think Maher met his match when Russell Brand appeared on Real Time. We'll look back at what went down and why the audience took Brand's side over everyone else.
Russell Brand Is Known For Causing A Stir During Live Interviews
Fans are well aware, you really never know what you're going to get with Russell Brand. The man has quite the polarizing reputation with some adoring his transparency, while others, might get annoyed with his strong opinions... or just being loud, we're looking at you Keanu...
Nonetheless, he is known for creating memorable moments, that was especially the case during Morning Joe when the interviewer revealed she had never heard of him. Brand felt very disrespected throughout the interview, and he would decide to clap back - something fans absolutely adored.
He issued a statement about the MSNBC interview, mentioning that it wasn't the greatest atmosphere. "I have learned to treat people apparently lacking power with cordiality. This means that when I arrived at the New York studios of Morning Joe, the gleaming, informal mid-morning MSNBC news analysis show, I was polite to everyone there."
"I was surprised by the soundman’s impatient intrusiveness and yet more surprised as I stood just off set, beside the faux-newsroom near the pseudo-researchers who appear on camera as pulsating set dressing, when the soundman yapped me to heel with the curt entitlement of Idi Amin’s PA."
During his interview on Real Time, he wasn't as angered, though nonetheless, he didn't shy away from sharing his true opinion either.
Russell Brand's Stance On Voting Went Against Bill Maher And The Panel
Back in 2018, the discussion between Maher and the panel was all about Donald Trump and his faulty ways of leading the country. Throughout the discussion, Brand stayed completely silent, up until Maher finally asked for his opinion on those that should have voted for Hilary Clinton instead of Donald Trump.
Instead of agreeing with the host and panel, Russell took a different route, questioning why Bernie Sanders wasn't in the conversation at the time, explaining that this was the real problem America was facing. Fans had nothing but praise for the statement, and it was met with applause.
Even on YouTube, fans praised Brand for the point.
"No matter how this argument ended, I don’t EVER want to get in any debate with Russell - logic, heart and brains = lethal."
"Russell always keeping it classy and eloquent even when he's outnumbered by buffoons."
"Russell Brand is the best source of news nowadays."
"It’s so funny, Russell has no patience for all the bulls*t here. He can see thru all this BS."
Fans loved the moment, however, there were other reveals made during the interview by the star.
Russell Brand Wasn't Quite Done Entertaining The Live Audience
That wasn't it for Russell Brand. In truth, he remained talkative for the rest of his time on the show, even silencing Bill Maher in many instances, something that is impossible to do, especially on his show.
Among the other topics Brand discussed was drug use and how it can become addictive.
“Heroin is very, very relaxing, too relaxing. You let go of your life in the end. LSD is delightful to annihilate concept of self, the construction of self, biochemical tapestries stimulated by a culture, formulated in memory. To see that thing bust apart by hallucinogens is a glory to bold. To experience oneness, to experience connection, to know that in truth we are all one, the glory of the light, the glory of the Lord!”
Nowadays, fans can continue to follow Brand through his YouTube channel which has more than five million subscribers. His videos are updated regularly and get thousands upon thousands of views. Fans are loving the video topics, especially the matters that most won't speak about.
