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@VR46314

Жыл бұрын

Did you have to cut his trousers off?

@Asc11903

Жыл бұрын

Steven you do very well breaking down guest and saying it in a way even the young generation can understand great podcast

@Liam021

Жыл бұрын

Once again you come through with an amazing guest! We appreciate all of your hard work Stephen!

@VeteranHedonist

Жыл бұрын

@@VR46314 🤣

@wendyhardy8304

Жыл бұрын

I’m around the same age as Richard and listening to him talk about how things were in our time and how we still find amazement in advancements, and at times joy, it made me a little sad for the younger generation who have everything at their finger tips and haven’t experienced the joy of getting something that we’ve had to wait ages to get. The joy and appreciation of finally having a car and how it opened a whole new world for us. No Ubers, not many taxis. Just buses and trains.

I hope Richard reads this ~ He is so articulate and speaks so coherently, fluently and expressively that I think the chances of him having any sort of dementia type illness is zero to none. It was a pleasure to listen to him and I wish him excellent future health and lots more luck in his life!

@jerbear7952

Жыл бұрын

Do you have any experience or authority to make a statement like that or are you just trying to shoe horn your thoughts in to someone else's very real illness.

@kyssedbyfyre915

Жыл бұрын

@@jerbear7952 Your reply is rude and venomous. You could have made your point devoid of aggression if you'd wanted. Or is that just you, trying to shoe horn YOUR OWN dark thoughts into someone else's very good intentions?

@Wardy22YT

Жыл бұрын

@@kyssedbyfyre915 I'm glad you said it. There was a slight part of the first comment that could've been taken as disrespectful but the way he went about was targeted ruthlessness to an intentionally good statement. Respect to you sire

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

🤍

@jerbear7952

Жыл бұрын

@@kyssedbyfyre915 Super good point. Thanks for letting me know how that came off. Now that I am more awake it certainly comes off more acidic than I meant it to. I do get really irritated by those types of comments but I could have framed it nicer or done the smart thing and just move on. Cheers.

I knew Richard was intelligent, but this has shone a new light on the level of intellect. What a man he is❤

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening Ryan!

@robertanderson8458

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDiaryOfACEO just out of interest do you report the scammer accounts pretending to be you?

@krotchlickmeugh627

Жыл бұрын

He comes from an extraordinarily rich family. He went to thr best school in the world. Of course he's intelligent.

@bg22757

Жыл бұрын

​@@robertanderson8458 KZread could not give less of a shit unfortunately.

@rick-dy7mt

11 ай бұрын

​@@krotchlickmeugh627 being rich has nothing to do with intelogence, and going to a good school does not mean that one is automatically more inteligent, being smart and being inteligent is not the same thing

I was lucky enough to be at the final ever tent grand tour episode. Richard is exactly the same on camera as he is off, and this interview shows his true authentic self. I honestly feel like I was part of history at that show.

@robertanderson8458

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesjonathanhappy scammer account reported

@BigSkyC0untry

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@TJSaw

11 ай бұрын

You were!

@coolguy191

Ай бұрын

@@robertanderson8458???

Hamster, Captain Slow and Jezza’s success was that they were ordinary. You could imagine meeting them down the pub. It was staged, simple entertainment, I loved it.

@majorlook5415

Жыл бұрын

Nailed it. 3 great guys with a great sense of humour. TG for me was never about the cars, just those 3 guys having a laugh.

@Real_MisterSir

11 ай бұрын

Yes, it was literally "what would happen if three blokes sitting at the local pub had a dumb idea, and someone actually handed them a budget to actually carry out that dumb idea and see where it would go". It is such a genius premise, and their ability to present in a nonformal manner and take a piss on the situation and each other for laughs, is what sells it.

@carvilleweb

8 ай бұрын

Last of The Summer Wine with fast cars

@bigfish74f

2 ай бұрын

a few beers with these three would be the best few hours ever

As a female who was never into cars, I loved watching Top Gear for the fun of it, the adventure, the banter between them. It felt like they were they taking us on a journey and telling us interesting things, the curiosity that you have as a child.

@lydiabossers

Жыл бұрын

I had exactly the same!

@kristinerancane7249

Жыл бұрын

So true, my mum didn’t understand why am I watching car show 😅 They were and are icons! ❤❤❤

@saz4860

Жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@NewSkiwi

Жыл бұрын

I hear you. And Richard was my fave.

@CJ-ft9yo

Жыл бұрын

loved it too for the politically incorrect banter - learnt a bit about cars too !

I love hearing Richard speak. I adore his gentle demeanour, how soft-spoken he is. Under the mask of silliness he is truly quite intelligent, very articulate. The way he talks about such traumatic and worrying things is so admirable and evocative. What a guy.

@Me-zo8yc

4 ай бұрын

Yes with the bit about being lucky to be alive I was impressed at how considered his answer was.

@DD-sw1dd

2 ай бұрын

They all are intelligent under the fascade. Only you get a lot more arrogance from Jezza and May. Hammond doesn’t have that issue. Makes him more rational.

It is refreshing to hear someone successful who understands that success is not only hard work but also luck.

@wilhelmvg9978

Жыл бұрын

Success is subjective tho and the level of success that Top Gear achieved is surely beyond what any of them initially hoped for since no one had come close to it before. Anyone who has a clear goal in mind that they are actively pursuing is successful. Therefore I would strongly disagree that it requires luck to be successful. But to become a world famous millionaire while doing what you love? Yes that requires an absurd, unthinkable amount of luck.

@arsicpedja

Жыл бұрын

@@wilhelmvg9978 well you have to account for all those who also have same goal in mind as you do, and differenciation between who is on top of that same branch is luck. Skill can get you only so far.

@grandmasterj5

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the type of success and the job. I'm a professional illustrator, and I would count myself very lucky to have worked on the things that I have (plus the hard work) But, if you look at a top professional athlete, a runner for example, that's pure hard work. They could easily have chosen to sit around eat cake and get fat instead.

@mas-udal-hassan9277

9 ай бұрын

​@@grandmasterj5 No

@grandmasterj5

9 ай бұрын

@@mas-udal-hassan9277 you spelt 'yes' incorrectly 😆

That man is an absolute gem of a human being the world needs more Richard Hammonds.

@christopherrose626

6 ай бұрын

I feel like a jerk pointing this out (and a narcissist for starting every comment I ever make on anything with "I") but to be "silly" and still genuinely funny requires real intelligence as well as a certain amount of introspection. I think what made Top Gear of their era so successful was that Hammond, May and Clarkson are all, in their own ways, very intelligent people. I think of it as the Monty Python phenomenon lol. I am of James May's age rather than Hammonds but it is a very similar generation where we struggled to do what today is simply taken for granted so the whole point Richard made about the work involved in doing a radio interview in the field really resonated in terms of appreciation for what we have now. His comments about success being down to a combination of application and blind luck also really resonated with me. I remember years ago having brunch on the Upper West Side and Jerry Seinfeld sitting at the next table with a fellow comedian and overhearing him say to his friend that the only real difference between them was being in the right place at the right time and it struck a chord. I was for a while a key part of a successful new business and the thing that struck me then was not how great we were but how much luck played a part and how little the people who came after the success really grasped the reason we got there. As someone who now is getting older and who has both age accumulated issues and illnesss/injury related neuro-physical issues to deal with, the points about his accident and his concerns about the impacts of all those things on his self was spot on. So this all really struck some chords with me.

That was such an amazing interview. The fact that Richard comes across so likeable in this setting made me really happy. To be a star and be so humble simultaneously is inspiring

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening Nick 🙏🏽

@johncena11475

Жыл бұрын

@@TheDiaryOfACEO hello I am Jamie

@georgeharris7134

Жыл бұрын

@@johncena11475 Hi Jamie I’m George

@sheriashley7692

Жыл бұрын

As an Aussie I loved watching Top Gear and the chattiness and ribbing between the 3 of them. Richard strikes me as the smartest and kindest and most interesting of the 3. May his great health continue.

@samdunn717

Жыл бұрын

@@johncena11475 hello jamie i am sam

This has been one of the best episodes of DOAC. Richard has such great ability to capture you into his conversations, speaking from his heart and without the on-screen persona. Did not want this episode to end, and so many pieces of advice given.

@williamyoung9401

11 ай бұрын

Richard Hammond is a national treasure. Without him, I'd still be confused of stairs. =P

@LJ-wo1wf

11 ай бұрын

This is the first episode I've seen of this show, and daggone, what a first one to see. I was a little hesitant because it's a kinda clickbait-y title, but the intimacy, pacing, and choice of questions made a great hour and a half.

Richard Hammond is a national treasure. What a lovely bloke❤

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

He's brilliant!

@christianb1707

Жыл бұрын

try INTERNATIONAL treasure. hes got fans from everywhere

@bg22757

Жыл бұрын

​@@christianb1707 yeah, I think In Britain we forget, or don't quite understand, how massively popular Top Gear was.

@christianb1707

Жыл бұрын

@@bg22757 Yeah, that’s understandable. I’m American, live in a small town in Kansas, and quite a few guys I know watch and love Top Gear. And the Grand Tour.

From someone who is recovering from a Brain injury (hopefully nearly recovered), listening to Richard talk about his symptoms and experiences while I make links to mine was so incredibly powerful and beneficial. Even though we are at very different points in our lives (I am 17), the similarities in thoughts and emotions as a consequence of the injury were astonishing and gave me some mental clarity and peace that I very much needed.

@nathanielhoy96

Жыл бұрын

You appear to be a very thoughtful and articulate 17 year old. I teach at a University and it seems you're more articulate than some of the students I teach! I wish you good health and a full recovery 💪

@jossryan2423

Жыл бұрын

@@nathanielhoy96 Thank you very much for your kind comment, I am in the process of hearing back from the University's I've applied to. I hope I make the grades as the injury has certainly had an impact on my studies but I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks again for your comment.

@thamertanner5448

9 ай бұрын

Hey there, hope you're doing better! Just wanted to recommend the documentary My Beautiful Broken Brain. As someone who had to relearn how to walk and talk after a seizure it was something I related to deeply. People can't understand the frustration if they haven't experienced it. The frustration of not being able to speak was one of the most difficult things I've ever experienced. I was around 18 at the time and having to depend on my friends to take care of me was really hard.

@bramcoteelectrical1088

7 ай бұрын

​@@jossryan2423bless you may you get better

@GunnerTillIDie

3 ай бұрын

Wish you fast recovery, mate! Bless you!

Please do Clarkson and May as well. Loved this interview, would love the same with the other two as well.

@markdaly1648

Жыл бұрын

May yes, Clarkson is problematic. He is a highly paid mouth. There are people who are huge fans of his. But there are other people who would leave this channel if Stephen had him. Those people want him gone, jezza

@azenafelicia6618

Жыл бұрын

May, yes, Clarkson, no. I really don't want an hour plus of backwards bigoted thinking, there's way too much of that in the world right now.

@guywhocantgrowabeard

Жыл бұрын

@@azenafelicia6618 Clarkson is neither backwards nor bigoted

@azenafelicia6618

Жыл бұрын

@@guywhocantgrowabeard You're talking about Jeremy Clarkson, right? Like, are we talking about the same person? Unless you mean the football in the Great Escapists in which case, sure I def agree with you, that football is Clarkson at his least offensive.

@guywhocantgrowabeard

Жыл бұрын

@@azenafelicia6618 i repeat, Jeremy Clarkson, the ex-top gear presenter and current grand tour and Clarkson's Farm presenter, is definitely not backwards or bigoted. 😇😇

I wasn’t sure if I wanted to watch this one but I’m glad I did. Richard said something so super interesting when he said about the generational thing that meant people who had been brought up in the shadow of the war - just wanting to have a quieter, safer life. It really explains a lot of behaviour from our younger generation nowadays,who didn’t.

@hs4619

11 ай бұрын

Oh definetly. In my family, however, while not so much with my mothers brother but everyone else in the family is still very affected by the war, so many of us died, and so many of the family still remember the war and remember their parents being killed in the last one. And the want to just have a calm and stable life is still very much there and considering how every generation in the family has dealt with some sort of war or a government breathing down their shoulders either trying to force them to fight or create weapons of mass destruction, so the sober feeling keeps on getting renewed and we keep on raising our children in such a way where we just want a stable and quiet life.

I am 53 years old. I learned to write on a slate with chalk in a 1st world country. Now I have most of the world's knowledge (and ignorance) in the palm of my hand. There is something wonderful of having that experience. And something wonderful about where we are at, despite the many pitfalls.

Richard is so wise, philosophical relatable and real. One of the best guests ever.

In an age where most of us have an attention span of 90 seconds and where we only want to hear from the people shouting the loudest and demanding attention, here are 2 people having a normal, open, equal and interesting conversation. So simple and yet refreshing.

What an incredible episode with a truly special guy. We need Jeremy and James on next!!

@jasonrobinson4522

11 ай бұрын

Not with this host, snooty I’m better than you attitude

@FallenAngel9979

2 ай бұрын

@@jasonrobinson4522Jealous?

@johammy

Ай бұрын

​@jasonrobinson4522 How so? Curious because I don't get that at all?

As someone who had a traumatic brain injury early last year, a lot of this episode was very.. validating? Inspiring? To see someone who's been through something so much worse than I (and more than once) speaking so clearly and easily-- and to have him share his experience and see how similar it is to my own in terms of recovery & the struggles around it, really means a lot. Thank you Hamster.

Richard literally described my recovery and lingering following a horse riding accident where I was launched head first into a telegraph pole in 2011. Thank you both. I loved this interview.

@ingridbrowne6083

Жыл бұрын

@bina nocht no loss on the horse.

Hammond was always my favorite. Our "resident American" The man's sharp as a razer, he's going to live a long healthy life.

Richard Hammond was my childhood and my favourite of the three of the trio, he had some aura that made him stand out, his versatility throughout shows such as wipe out made him such a huge influence, not to mention he is a reason I’m into cars, such a great man, I hope he is doing well for himself and wish him all the best, such a wonderful job he has had and a truly inspiring man!

As a car lover, I was smitten by Top Gear, even before the three were involved, this was very interesting indeed. I didn't think I'd enjoy this as much as I did, I expected 30 mins then lose interest. I could have listened to Hammond for another hour. What a lovely genuine guy. I wish him and his family all the best for their future. Time doesn't last forever. Enjoy it while you can.

It is so eye-opening and it makes so much sense when he speaks about the generation of people post-war who just wanted everything to be alright, without nobody trying to kill them or their loved ones, just a quiet life, nothing more.

I find Mr. Hammond to be a very intelligent and introspective person. It is no accident that he became a success! He is very fluent while making great sense and being enjoyable to listen to. I couldn't do what he does, I'm simply not as intelligent or as fluent as he is.

Wishing Hammond nuttin' but the best moving forward with his career. He's had some real tough spots to deal with and he deserves happiness from here on in

@bradmodd7856

Жыл бұрын

you don't need to wish Rich nuttin....he will be nuttin for a long time...there isn't a continent he hasn't nutted on

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🤍

What a brilliant interview, and what a brilliant subject to interview. I was amazed just how brutally honest Richard’s answers were and just how spiritual he is. Genuinely exceptional.

Oh man, I’m so excited to listen to this! I was about 11 when Hammond had his crash in 2006 and I SOBBED… I was inconsolable. My parents brought me out for chicken nuggets and chips and tried to distract me/calm me down but it came up on a big screen TV where we were out eating and I just sobbed again… my dad helped me make him a card using clip art on the computer and it was of a Hamster (because of his nickname) doing weights with a massive tube of white toothpaste (the get well soon/recovery part combined with all the comments on TG about his extremely white teeth 😂) and we sent it to the BBC. The piece Hammond did recently talking about The Tree experience he had while he was in a coma also brought me to tears. I’m really looking forward to listening to this episode, thank you for having him on. Love to Mindy too.

@jadesibley9611

Жыл бұрын

Where can I find this piece you mentioned? Please

@cameronjohnston1467

Жыл бұрын

@@jadesibley9611 this a bit late sorry if you already found it but the video they are talking about with the tree is called: Richard Hammond explains what happened during his coma. It’s a very good watch

@Puffin21

2 ай бұрын

@@jadesibley9611this is very late on but search Hammond favourite place, that’s when he revisits the tree & talks about it

Its a skill the way you get guests to open up and be so honest.

@dlaldlaldlanutsntnstn1418

Жыл бұрын

He's very good at timing silence and letting the guest speak. The guest says something slightly revealing and expects the host to reply, but he doesn't, implying to the guest that they haven't revealed enough. From there he can ask more probing questions and the guest will comply because they've got the idea now that they should be more revealing with their answers. Its subtle but he does this every time, and it works. Its very much the same mechanism that a psychiartrist would use. I'm a quiet person and people do this to me all the time, they just talk at me and reveal more and more of their problems because I just let them speak, i'm not intentionally making them do this, they just do. People give information a lot more easily than you'd think, just listen.

@oceanpier

Жыл бұрын

They are also primed to do that -- they know the premise of the show so are obviously in a place in life where they're okay with being open to agree to going on, but yes, he is also a very good active listener.

@Aussie-chic

Жыл бұрын

@@dlaldlaldlanutsntnstn1418 I totally agree, we don’t listen enough

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening Ron 🙏🏽

@jakegarrettcomedian

Жыл бұрын

@@dlaldlaldlanutsntnstn1418 Couldn't agree more, some of the most insightful parts of this came from allowing Richard to expand

I never knew this side to Richard existed. Absolutely blown away by this interview. Thank you .

Amazing open character and so genuinely authentic. Just could listen to him for hours

I can honestly say that meeting Richard, Jeremy, and James at the filming of an episode at the Top Gear studio was one of the best days of my life, I had such a great day, the banter was on another level, so much goes on at the filming that you don't get to see that it really was an experience I'll cherish forever. What made it extra special was the fact that it was the episode where they had all the old Ferraris in the studio and my favourite car of all time is the Ferrari F40. I'll add this to make Richard feel better just in case he does read these comments is that your 2 inches taller than me Hamster, I'm sure it won't make you feel any better in the slightest but I'm sure not many people wish they were as tall as Richard Hammond lol. Another great interview Steven. Regarding the analogue v digital world, I can only give my personal opinion and that is life was much more enjoyable before the internet and the mobile phone, it was Stephen Fry that made the point that the mobile phone is an incredibly rude device, no other device you own sits there and screams talk to me NOW, talk to me NOW and he is absolutely right. The internet has spawned a generation where everybody has access to every resource in the world but with that comes viciousness and vitriol on an unprecedented scale that some people are just not mentally prepared for which is incredibly sad because the best resource tool on the planet also causes so much misery and pain in the hands of those who are not happy unless they are destroying people to the point of suicide, and lets be honest here these people wouldn't dare do it in the street to someones face in front of other people. I do need to add that despite my comment that life was better before the digital explosion I was pretty young, I was born in 1971 so I was already in my early 20s when the internet was released to the masses and they do say your childhood is the happiest time of your life.

Such a likeable man! When he had that crash it was horrific, so glad he’s made a great recovery. Really interesting chat x

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening!

Ah perfect birthday present! I struggle with anxiety and have done for years. Any information to help is always welcome. Top Gear was an incredible show. It knew what it was and it's only now it's gone we realise how bloody good it was!

@millsathn

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried CBD?

@laynagilbert4450

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@cbrownmedia6897

Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! 🎉

@shanginadildo

Жыл бұрын

Stop saying you struggle with anxiety. In fact, say things you wish were true

@bartjaworski7491

Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday. I hope you find ways and a professional to help you with your anxiety. You will be fine.

This has to be the BEST podcast I've ever seen. I absolutely love Hammond and the guys from top gear. It's a constant in our household. The only show ever made that I can watch over and over again.

the thing that made top gear and the grand tour so massive is the fact that 3 best friends are doing what us car people always wanted to do, and the fact they are so relatable to the average car pperson is why they are so loved around the world IMHO

I would really really like to see a interview with Sir David Tennant 🥰

That health anxiety is legit i had a stroke in 17 and a brain bleed in 2020. I went from being invincible in my head anyway to waiting for the next big health problem, thankfully nothing up to now been through enough for five lifetimes with my addiction battles overdoses and car accidents had a gun held to my head too. Like i said enough excitement and bs for many lives boring is good now you stay alive longer i can still cycle my Ribble bike so I'm happy.

@wisdon

Жыл бұрын

Yes I can relate 💯, I want a boring life with my kids and grandkids but sadly will never happen

@elainebezer3430

Жыл бұрын

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I was born in 88. Please don't say that was a long time ago. This was a good interview. You just let him speak. Thank you for that.

Richard was always my favourite. He was a person, a character, I gravitated towards. I felt like I related and understood him. Despite the fame and the struggle, he’s stayed so comforting and grounded. I would love to speak with him, even though I’m sure there’s nothing I could say he hasn’t heard.

I find great enjoyment and value in all your interviews but this one really hit me. As someone who suffers with health anxiety, fear of bad news and general anxiety, I found this interview absolutely amazing to listen to and very comforting. Loved it so much!!!

This is the first of your interviews I've seen, and I've loved the inciteful way you have drawn out the story and information from Richard, and I've loved the open and honest way he responded. I've admired Richard for a long time, his down to earth, articulate and unabashedly emotional way of communicating with the world, especially in the aftermath of his accident has surely been a big contributor to his successes in life. Absolutely masterful interviewing. Thank you.

I used to think you were a caricature on screen but every single time I listen to you interviewed I’m transfixed and you talking about your crash moves me to tears every time. Thanks Richard, take care.

If Richard Hammond did not have the passion for life and consequencely a passion for his talent…a reality check of life saying it’s luck maybe..the timeline may have been in sinc …not having an ego that feeds a big head.. he truly is a decent human..thankyou for this interview connecting so well..❤

I absolutely love that you've had Hammond on the podcast!

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the episode, let me know what you think!

Please please bring us clarkson also .... and keep up the great work one of the best podcasts in the world is yours mate!

Wow. What an interview. His honesty, and how well he articulates it was overwhelming. Richard is the only one of the three that I follow, as he is humble and appreciates the journey of his life.

I've listed to Richard talk about his crash before, but not in the depth and expanding on the impact of Mindy and the near death feelings. It was really touching and gave me pause for thought. Thanks Richard & Steven.

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening!

I am so happy I caught this podcast. Richard is so relatable, and honest. I feel enriched and comforted by his words.

Love these long format interviews with amazing people. So much genuine compassion and honesty

i know we should be best friends richard. For someone who has brought such joy and fun to be so philosophical and smart in introspective is just simply wonderful. If I wasn’t lucky enough to didn’t to have a best friend i’d take you richard. amazing guy I think the words you were looking for were humble and gracious well done

What a true legend and lovely man Richard is. Great to see his vulnerability as a person and how he has coped with everything. Magical interview well done Steven and team.

What a lovely bloke, grew up watching him and his two mates, certainly shaped my life and love of cars

This was such beautiful surprise. I grew up on top gear (like a lot of us did) but the ammount of intelligence and emotional depth Richard communicated waa unexpected in an amazing way. It really changed my perspective on him and just how much I had viewed him through the lens of both his tv persona and the singular automotive focus.

Good to see Richard in a seat not behind a wheel without the worry that he will be involved in a crash. A nice guy doing what he loves. TY

Loved this. Such a lovely chilled out vibe. I love the way Steven is happy to be interrupted, and gives great space for his guests to speak, but asks direct questions when he needs to. A masterclass for how to do an interview. 👌

i absolutely adore this man. hes so humble and a lovely person whos been through so much. He Clarkson and May have had such a huge impact in peoples lives growing up watching their show giving us so many happy memories. Id like to say thankyou to him and wish him all the best x

Growing up with Top Gear/Grand Tour I've looked up to the trio. Having the shows come to an end as we knew was more emotional than I thought it would be. Richard opening up so raw, so real, was more emotional than I expected; it feels like its happening to family. Thank you for being so open with Richard

I was never into cars but accidently stumbled on to top gear and fell in love with the format and Richards demeanour. What's he's been through is horrendous but I think his survival has pushed him to always work at things because he doesn't take it for granted. Having a humble background deffo shows real genuine people.

Love your podcast! After listening to several interviews, I feel like since you (Steven Bartlett) is a self made man, you're able to create a space where the guests feel free on opening up, expressing their thoughts and emotions, without giving them a feeling of being exploited for something else. Love it!

@TheDiaryOfACEO

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for listening!

I am so happy I found this channel. I'm new here after the Gary Neville interview and I must say I think you are doing a tremendous job! Brilliant interviewer, you don't hurry the next question.. you allow your guest to fill that momentary silence and it really opens them up 👏 I love Hammond, he speaks so well and just draws you in. I wish him, and you all the good health and success in the world and thank you for bringing so many inspiring people into our daily podcasting lives 🙏

Richard is one of my heros im glad althogh topgear has finished for richard richard hasnt stopped making cool content ,love the work you do thankyou for so many happy years viewing

This interview is one of the best I have ever witnessed. And to be Richard Hammond is icing on the cake 🤙🏼 such an articulate and deeply spoken man. Respect 🙌🏼

I'm a 50-year-old mother of 3 adult daughters. Our girls were raised on top gear and then grand tour. My girls were always asking to watch the 3 goofy guys, a lovable reference they gave them. Even now, whenever something new comes out, we have a watch party together. Thanks for decades of happy memories Richard Hammond. Also please PLEASE let your fans in the USA watch your new show!

There was a Top Gear show in Barbados. Was great to finally see the icons from TV live. So glad to hear Richard's story, you realize just how human people are. Richard I wish all the best to you and your family. Also to your health. One of your international fans.

Absolutely amazing! Never have I ever seen or heard anything like this before. Powerful, emotional and genuine, absolutely genuine. This is a perfect interview, because nothing was ever forced. Thank you so much for this. Keep it up.

Grew up near the top gear test track in Dunsfold and even got to race near there as part of young engineers when I was younger. As a lady that has never been a car nerd but top gear and mostly Richard inspired my creativity. From Brainiac to Drivetube he has done so much that are key parts of my life. Thank you for so much Richard and thanks Steven for the brilliant interview as always. Richard has always been a constant in the good things of my life; and I wish him all the best and all the happiness he deserves ❤️

We defo need one with clarkson

@freem8son86

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Clarkson is just a professional asshole and complainer, not interested in what he has to say really.

@lukebigmore9231

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With Meghan Markle appearing from behind a curtain

@brad30three

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What, a massive crash? That’s just mean. 😂

One of my favourite Diary entries. Absolute masterclass in insight, influence and introspection, on both sides

@TheDiaryOfACEO

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Glad you enjoyed, thank you for listening!

Richard Hammond is such an inspiration and a wonderfully kind soul. I have had the honor of watching him for many years through his different media platforms, and as a fan, I am beyond delighted to have heard his vulnerability and honesty in this interview.

I love the thought that we all have a place like the crooked tree. Having lost three friends in three years all around 40, it gives me comfort that they might simply have drifted away to a much loved place. Really got so much from this interview, having read your book a couple of times. Very articulate, family loving man. Thank you both for the thought provoking interview. All the very best to you Richard. Your warmth and spiritual side really comes through, along with a deep love of your family.

What an incredibly powerful interview. More respect now than ever for both of these guys!

What a pure, honest lovely fella - pleasure to have grew up watching him from the age of 5 to still now at 23.. deserves all the ‘luck’ and success that comes to him Long live the hamster

This was an amazing interview. A rollercoaster of emotions. Laughing, reminiscing, and Richard talking about his crash. What an awesome person that has given more than he knows to the world.

Wow! I was just watching a couple of videos about Richard and this interview linked from that. I have to say, I was blown away by the depth and earnest discussion. The casual nature in which these incredibly deep questions were asked opened Richard up to give seemingly deep and heartfelt responses. I am just gobsmacked by this. Just thank you. I've now subscribed and will be a frequent viewer.

Richard was one of my earliest inspirations to get into the presenting world. Always had and always will have huge respect for him and his work throughout the years. I'm a fan for life

I went to the same school as Richard, just quite a number of years after he finished. Didn't realise just how bad the crash was, or rather forgot about the extent of his injuries I'm so glad he's ok though!

This is certainly a deeper and more complex Hammond that is usually seen on screen. I put this on and thought "ooh that's a bit long, I might change to something else soon", but I got roped in. Some very good questions and some very interesting reflections.

I’ve never watched or pursued a Richard Hammond interview or podcast, partly due to not knowing how eloquent, expressive or well spoken he was. Perhaps he was playing to the audience of Top Gear and I assumed that was his character. Really enjoyed watching this!

I can relate to Richard so much, I think that’s part of why I love watching Top Gear/ Grand Tour. I have memory problems too, not linked to a brain injury as such but I was diagnosed with epilepsy at 7 years old. It does worry me but you have to learn to adapt and accept your situation

Thank you, Richard, for this candid interview and for showing your genuine humanity being the only one of the Top Gear 'threesome' to show any compassion for my son, Andrei Burton, when a stunt car ran over his foot and broke three metatarsals doing his bicycle stunts over a moving car!

This is one of my favourite episodes so far! He’s so real and honest, just a genuinely nice person. Loved top gear growing up.👏🏻

You sir have yourself a new subscriber. This was such a brilliant and intimate conversation, Richard seemed so willing to be honest and open up to share his ups and downs.

Quite possibly the best and most compelling interview I've ever watched

During this interview Hammond was most open, honest and philosophical at the same time! well done and thank you!! would be great to have May and Clarkson as well

My late father was a couch-builder / panel beater and painter trained as an appretance in the 1950s and did that his whole working life until cancer in 2013 took him, he even tried working feeling sick from cancer, and he had his own shop. I'm glad you survived that crash, Richard.

My son and I really enjoyed watching Top Gear with the guys while he was growing up. It was really good entertainment without any of the propaganda. You really have no idea how thankful I am. That was quality time well spent.

I adore Richard Hammond! What an interesting conversation. I'm glad to find this channel! 👍

Blown away by how interesting and likeable Richard is! He’s great

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We love you Richard. Your work, along with James and Jeremey, have given me peace from stressful events, entertainment, and inspiration for many, many years.

Having a father who suffers from a TBI, this was very refreshing to listen too. Thank you both.

I’ll never forget those early mornings before primary school watching brainiac, loved that show! One of the reasons I am now an organic chemist. Thanks Richard.

What an incredible interview: I watched Top Gear and used/use it for an escape for years but wow this goes beyond that absolutely fascinating

This is the first episode of this series I've watched/listened to and I'm very impressed. An excellent, , thoughtful, articulate guest and neither man shying away from difficult conversation. Great job!

This was such a genuine interview. Richard Hammond has to be one of the most self aware, candid and just wonderful. I have been a fan for ages. Now I have an even deeper love and respect for him. This is one of the BEST interviews I have seen in ages. Well done all of you. I get the curly telephone cord, mobile phones … that was my life. He has SO much gratitude for life in general. I was terrified with both big crashes and it’s wonderful to hear how much he still has. You are both so natural. This was SUCH a joy to listen to. Thank you.

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Great interview!!! TG addict here. On screen magic! Once I was watching TG alone in the house. It was very cosy. The TG boys were spending some time in the cab of a truck. Unfortunately, in my world, some flatulence occurred rather loudly. On screen, Richard immediately said, “Who farted?” I have felt very close to him ever since 🤔

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Richard a few times. He’s an absolute gent, one of the best people I’ve ever met.

I'm seriously beyond impressed by this man's humility and candor! I grew up watching Top Gear (sorry, another one of those 'from-childhood-now-grown-up' fans lol) and always appreciated Richard's kind manner; it's really refreshing to see that wasn't just some persona, it's who he actually is. Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant interview, you're a fantastic host. Subscribed!

"Means of an escape through a relatable portal" poof that was exactly what top gear did me for me. I was 17,18 watching them all the way in Ethiopia (That's in East Africa) didn't know anything about cars but I loved the show because of those three.