Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast
Georges St-Pierre is an MMA fighter. John Danaher is a martial arts coach. Gordon Ryan is a submission grappler. Each are considered by many to be the greatest of all time in each of their respective disciplines. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Success
15:54 - Trash talk
19:02 - Doubt
27:25 - Emotions
39:21 - Gordon's beef with André Galvão
43:30 - Diet
53:31 - Training
1:21:40 - Human nature and combat sports
1:32:53 - MMA vs Grappling
1:42:12 - Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena
1:45:59 - GSP and shoot boxing
1:57:16 - GSP vs Khabib
2:05:16 - Pankration
2:08:27 - Effective grappling and takedowns
2:23:59 - Aliens and Mars
2:40:39 - Robots
2:44:35 - Advice for young people
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Thank you Lex!
GSP is the GOAT. He avenged his only 2 losses. He was the best at beating you at your own game. Game plan genius much like Couture. Georges never failed a PED test in an ERA where basically everyone was on them. He left the sport on top. Greatest Welterweight champ we’ve seen. Even came back to grab the middleweight title. And that’s just inside the cage. The guy is a true professional that was ahead of his times! Thanks for this podcast
Really knocked it out of the park with this one!
I get the sense that Lex can talk French...
Thank you, Lex, for yet another amazing conversation. Whatever you're doing, just keep doing it. You're doing great! Much love from Texas :)
A cowboy, a guy in a rashguard, an fbi agent and a guy dressed like a european boyband member from 2005. This will never happen again
I approve of this message 😂 The stars are indeed aligned
😂😂😂
Lmfao poor GSP. So badass yet looks anything but intimidating
I am impressed by your comment
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Any of these guests alone is gold, but the three of them, plus the banter is next level. 👌
I was already thinking man I wish he'd get Gordon on the Podcast.. Of course part of me hoped that he'd also get John.. But GSP too?! Match made in heaven.
I hope you will chat with Lex sometime Karoly :)
Big fan. Insane to see you in this comment section. What a time to be alive!
"Do you think yanks have banter?" - (insert Nolan's Bane voice here)
What a time to be alive!
A professor, KGB agent, a cowboy and a gigolo. And it’s the best podcast ever! All of these guys have inspired me at different points. So cool to see them chilling.
Such a great chat until this agent inevitably takes it to delusional fantasy-land based on violations of thermodynamic laws
@@CapTin0bvious can you elaborate please?
I'ma assume gsp being the gigolo, why not title him as the goat instead. Makes more sense than the gigolo
@@McBigP13 because of the Georges St Pimp video; watch it, it's a KZhead classic
@@georgemartyn5268 I will bro
I love how when Jon opens his mouth it's just a beautiful sequence of words.
I bet you'd love to give him a rose and a big kiss.
This is Avengers Endgame but with Jiu-Jitsu
Bravo would be cast as Thanos
We need deh Edge Bravo!
You should have gone for the head...
Jocko is thanos
I think just martial arts knowledge in general. I dont know if any two people have more than gsp and jd.
John is the closest thing we have to a Jedi master in real world.
This made me laugh...well done🍻
Master Yoda 💯😁🤟🏾
or a sith lord
Jordan B Peterson is also up there.
Yeah more of a Sith Lord actually. Even his students call him "The Emperor"! XD
What I like about Lex's podcast is that it provides a nice contrast in style to that of Joe Rogan, for example. Where Joe's is more conversational and laid back, Lex's questions are more formal and thought out. Both are good. But I enjoyed this podcast, and got a lot of value from it. Thank you Lex
If you want understanding and depth, come to Lex. For speculation and confusion, Joe.
@@plopdoo339 lmaoo bull shit
I like that you were able to highlight the contrast without downplaying either podcast
3 bears 1 cave.
@@plopdoo339🤣🤣🤣🤣 you must be joking. Joe is 1000% more knowledgeable at MMA, grappling, jujitsu and or any type of fighting than Lex. Joe has broken down fighting a thousand times on his podcast and way more in depth with all three of these guests. If you are confused its because of your own lack of intelligence, not Joe's.
"im a jj coach not a preacher." This guy amazes me every time i hear him, what a legend
I died laughing at the end when John did a George impression. “I’m not impressed by your performance”, it looked so unnatural coming out of John’s mouth but sounded so much like George. 😂
His impression of Bernardo Faria is spot on too.
what minute is that
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@@toddsmithist 2:56:50
I am also kind of a stoic dude.... but i promise that i will master that ability.
Lex is the real MVP for having none stop great podcasts
Here, have a hyphen - No but seriously, I wouldn't stop great podcasts if I was Lex
@@playthemannotthepuck_748 Were*
I’ve only just started watching his videos.. I really enjoy watching these.
I think he needs to take a nap before his podcasts he looks dead
Great guest. But Lex is so fucking dry and he looks so uninterested in every interview.. His voice puts me to sleep... Can't believe this guy is a podcaster 😆 Wondering how he got such big following...
GSP's comments on confidence are really spot on!. Fear of failure can be double-edged. Fear can motivate you to train harder, study harder, work harder. Too much fear and you won't even attempt the challenge because you believe it is pointless and the outcome is already pre-determined. Too little and you won't put enough effort in to succeed. You need to find that balanced middle ground to reach your absolute potential.
Gotta just let the fear flow as well 👊🏼
It's indeed a double edged sword. That fear is also known as the ego. You can use it, or it can use you. Funnily enough success and doing more are not synonymous with happiness. Doing just enough and learning to enjoy life with the people around you does that. Some people just need to achieve success before seeing it, or before being able to do it whatsoever. Being successful is a public service, inspiring others to the detriment of your own happiness.
This should have been a 9hr interview!!! I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to listen to a podcast
Already a legendary podcast and it’s just a few minutes old.
Will be listened to by generations of fighters yet unborn.
I can die happy now
Wow… what version of the simulation did we all luck out on to get a lineup like this?
😂😂
in that case, my man you've to get out of your previous ML roadmap!
It’s old matrix code lol
Not one of the good ones but this is a gem in the rough
How can I convince John Danaher of UFOs if he doesn't have a twitter account?
This CD has three separate relaxation/meditation sessions on it kzhead.infoUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq guided by a very pleasant and direct male voice. Unlike so many other products of its type, this CD does not have bad synthesizer music, does not feature a phony or affected style of narration, and does not make any bogus claims to be subliminal or to re-train the brain or any of that balderdash. What you get is 1. a guided meditation for getting into a pleasantly relaxed state of body awareness while taking a stroll (superb for those easing back into a fitness routine slowly after an illness or injury) 2. A nice long breath-awareness relaxation session that if followed diligently can put you into very deep states of full-body relaxation and mental calmness, and 3. a buddhist-inspired meditation session designed to help you develop and maintain feelings of loving kindness toward not just yourself and your friends, but toward people you don't even like. The CD makes no claims to be designed for advanced meditators or for buddhists or hindus/yoga practitioners looking for very deep and esoteric stuff. It is geared more toward the average person who just wants to develop the habit of relaxation and stress relief through natural, healthy means. him, if you happen to be reading this, keep up the good work fella, and I love your accent. I would also like to note that I have never fallen asleep while listening to this product. I would like to kindly suggest to the reviewer who said this CD makes him fall asleep, that he might want to get checked to see if he has a sleep disorder, or if he is simply not setting aside ample time for restful sleep at night. A healthy person getting adequate rest at night should be able to go into deep states of mental relaxation without dozing off, if not all the time, then most of the time.
Iam always fascinated with the humility of GSP. amazing guy, a real role model.
Someone should just give John his red belt.. his contribution to the art through digital media and success of his athletes speaks for itself..
I mean it's a matter of time, he's already 1 degree away from Coral, then he's another coral rank then red. It will be interesting to see if they give it to him though. He totally deserves it but not too many outside of Brazil have even gotten a Coral belt, let alone a red belt.
he 100% deserves it but a large precent of the gracie family woud reject it because their egos are too big lets be honest.
no one but helio and carlos get that i believe... bit of a shame i think but hey, its better than the alternative of devaluing it
@@jamiewalking There are actually a few more red belts: Geny Rebelo, Reylson Gracie, Carlos Rosado, Higino, Flavio Behring and a few more.
@@iorekby good to know
Last time I saw this many GOATs in the same place, I was at a petting zoo. Dude this was one hell of a podcast! Much appreciated for putting this together! I could listen to John talk about any subject for hours, the way his brain works and his ability to articulate things is amazing.
2:56:53 killed me, John impression of GSP, super hilarious :))))
Bro im dying hahahahahahhaa
Wow!!! Lmao that was unexpected and hilarious. I was 30sec away as I read your message so perfect timing
@@Chuckydeez831 Same here. I had to watch the entire podcast :)).
I love of each one of them is dressed so differently. What a legendary podcast. I love GSP!
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Whenever he’s off-world, John teaches at the Harkonnen BJJ academy.
I hear the baron has a sick triangle
This is an underrated comment
Top tier comment
@@julianmarx2002 makes anyone tap from pressure
this comment stopped me from scrolling
1:22:20 GSP killed me with the “BOB LAZAR! WHAT DO YOU THINK!?”
😭😭 it didnt even have anything to do with what they were talking about 😭😭 can see what hes thinking about lol
That was gold
hahaha. me too. Love GSP.
I thought he said bulbasaur lol
LMAO GSP is a trip xD
The coolest thing about John Danaher is that he wears his hash guard wherever he goes as if he was always ready to train, no matter if it's a podcast, live TV, whatever. A guy like that HAS to be an amazing jiu jitsu sensei, there's no other way around.
He said, "I don't want to name names" when talking about the best pound-for-pound fighter who was dominated in the gym by JSP. I wander who that is...
Great podcast Lex. You need to get GSPs' head coach Firas Zahabi onto the podcast. The guy is a philosophical and stagegic fighting genius just like John Danaher! 😊
I was just thinking to myself that it is a Damned Crying Shame GSP doesn't have Firas with him instead of the cowboy Gordon
I’d like to see John and firas together debating
This might actually the best mixed martial arts podcast ever made on the internet right now
What an interesting mix. One became the best through rational intellect, one through raw skill channeled by that verysame intellect, and one got to the top through pure heart and perseverance. It's like all the streets leading to success converging on one podcast, reflected in the art of violence. It's almost poetic.
Beautifully spoken
Who is who?
@@chochoproductions5720 John, Gordon, then George
@@ssyankee121 I feel like George and Gordon can be swapped interchangeably with that
@@chochoproductions5720 I agree with this.
One of the greatest podcast episodes I’ve ever seen. All these legends in one room for three hours sharing their knowledge of their fields and what it’s like to be in their field is simply legendary
That little moment after Gordon says he smacked Galvao… deep breath from Lex and GSP’s face trying not to laugh… hahaha gold 🤣👍🏼
Lex's podcast algorithm keeps evolving at an unprecedented rate. Keep up the good work 👍👌
Just need to get rid of these damn bot comments like the one above me.
Lex I have been diligently checking your channel over and over again for the past couple of days since you posted a picture of you with these guys on your Instagram to see when this podcast would drop. I have never anticipated a podcast episode more than this. Thank you for bringing all of these legendary martial artists together for 3 HOURS for our listening pleasure. Cheers 🥂
Lex has definitely nailed the art of "teasing" future podcasts, don't ya think? :)
Get a job..
Great to get these kind of guys together. They have been so successful, and still can quickly jump between being curious, laughing, serious and show how much thinking it takes to be the best! Soo you will be one of them Lex 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing knowledge and wisdoms Three legends & much to learn
Wow...Massive props to you Lex for bringing this amazing content to all of us, for free. These podcasts will surely become timeless...
This podcast is helping me get through a period of terrible anxiety. Very grateful for it.
Stay strong man
What the fuck 😂
Best interview on the internet. The last ten minutes where these guys tell you how to be successful, is the golden ticket. Just awesome. Danaher is modern day yoda. Animal fight discussion was classic. Made my year to see this. What a gift
Lex, Legit one of the best so far! An entertaining, engrossing and educational conversation.
Lex this was absolutely great, but I agree with everyone else you should definitely get Firas on the podcast. Would love a conversation with you two
I think Firas is highly overrated honestly. If a coach only produces one great champion throughout a long career of training fighters, then it's probably the champion's doing rather than the coach's doing. There have been many coaches in MMA that have been able to produce several champions, e.g. Trevor Whitman
@@Freakishd Eugene Bareman would be more interesting. Such a small country producing the highest level athletes and having such a dense talent pool would be interesting to unpick
@@Freakishd honestly that’s a really great point and I see where you’re coming from, however I still think Firas is an exceptionally insightful coach. I would also love the conversation from a standpoint of his PhD in Philosophy, and how Firas and Lex could discuss ideas around his perspective on the relationship between philosophy and martial arts.
@@MrBANANAS1235 Firas does not have a PhD
@@app369 oh wow you’re absolutely correct, my bad he only has a bachelors
Hoooooooly moly, what an episode. Thank you Lex, George, John and Gordon. Thank you guys
This is probably one of the best podcasts i've ever seen. Thank you host and guests. Love you all and much regards from Norway
Learned so much from this episode. This is golden!
I’ve always wanted to see Danaher and Elon Musk have a conversation. Completely different disciplines, but their minds analyze things in similar ways.
Agreed.
That discussion would be silent telepathy
Elon Musk?! You mean the con artist? 😂
With the difference that Danaher actually has something to show for.
No, just no. Youre comparing a kid tha is in third grade to a college professor.
GSP is definitely the GOAT. And can never be replaced because MMA was still in its infancy. He was a game plan genius much like Randy Couture.
Silva is up there. He just got too careless which backfired on him. If Jones wasn't such a moron, he would be the undisputed GOAT.
I wouldn’t say definitely, because if Jon Jones was actually innocent from the whole PED scandals as he claimed to be, then it’s Jon, there’s a chance but we’ll probably never be able to confirm
@@LeBrow420 Jones is great but he definitely took steroids. His own teammates ratted him out for hiding under the cage when USADA showed up. But he is the LHW GOAT in my book, if we are counting PEDs
@@AcesWildMMA Jones said the hiding was because of weed, he could be lying or he could be telling the truth
@@AcesWildMMA Problem is half guys jones beat did roids. Are we gonna ignore he is the only man to beat FULL FLEDGED TRT Belfort lol roids v roids = fair. GSP inside and outside the cage is squeaky clean and the actual Goat though
Another nice quote from John Danaher: "Confidence is like money in your bank".
that's not the quote. skills are the money in bank, but you can’t use them without confidence
Danaher's impression of George was outstanding
I don't have time to watch now but I just had to check if it was really all these legends on at once. Thanks Lex, very much looking forward to this.
Man this is gonna be a top 10 podcast episode of all time. Looking forward to it!
so blessed to be able to watch conversations between these guys...! thank you for sharing
This was such a treat. I'm not sure there'll ever be a lineup in a podcast like this again. Thanks Lex!!!!!!
This is an awesome guest list! You should try to get russian-speaking fighters like khabib, valentina, or petr yan
As long as we're suggesting guests, I'd like to see a few more chess players too, and there's a decent overlap there. Nepomniachtchi for instance
I’d love to see Petr Yan & Khabib on the podcast
I would ADORE this Lex Fridman. Give us the window into their minds!
@@gdes4063 i'd definitely be interested in hearing dubov's thoughts
It would take INSANE amount of time to translate it and to put it into subtitles.
As a Kiwi, love seeing Danaher anywhere, among these GOATs it’s even more amazing. GSP is my all time
Me too..Cheers Brother.. Greeting From Borneo Island
GSP has gotta be one of the coolest human beings ever. He is such a huge ambassador for the MMA brand.
Listened to this while editing a whole video. Really enjoyed this, Thanks guys!
The ending when Danaher imitated GSP was so good 🤣🤣🤣
Lots of love for you from Pakistan, Lex. A wonderful podcast with a plethora of knowledge in all aspects of life. I wish these guys would come to my country and grace us with their presence and wisdom.
This is one of the best episodes of a podcast I've seen, couldn't turn it off.. 👏
wow how awesome to have all three of these guys on a podcast at the same time! awesome work mate, can't wait to listen.
It’s so clear to see how John created these absolute monsters. What a brilliant mind!
While that is true, he has said before himself that for all he gives his students they give him everything back. What he puts them through very few people could handle, and they put in a colossal amount of work and match up with his incredibly demanding approach. Very much a two way street.
Of course a two way street, these guys are the ones who get it done. There are however a lot of people who are willing to do it but never make it. The way John translates his thoughts allows his fighters to think in such a sophisticated way about fighting that it gives them an advantage over others
Would love a podcast with Jocko Willink, John Danaher, and Khabib to talk about the mental toughness and the training or how their mindset is different in training vs in competition
I'd fall asleep
So much value, thank you Lex! And thanks to the guests of course :)
This is the best conversation the fitness community need to hear. Thanx guy's!
I would never have dreamed to be lucky enough to have followed all of these guys since I was a kid and hear them laughing and being the exact guys I have looked up to since I fell in love with self defense and the masters of our arts, in the same room, completely, TOTALLY, freaking, LEGENDARY. Peace is the answer to almost every question in my opinion, but since some people aren't capable of finding and being peaceful, the least we could do is learn to defend ourselves without excessive energy and physical damage, leaning towards a peaceful self defense, thus perpetuating peace and teaching a potential serial violent attacker a valuable lesson and possibly changing the course of their mindset? God Bless Jujitsu 💚❤️🧘✌️🤙
Give John another podcast episode if possible. He definitely has more to say and perhaps wanted to. Great episode!
Thanks for this Lex - every time I come back to your podcast it gets better and better!
oh man im so happy i checked your podcast out, you have so many interesting guests and your interview approach is spot on, you ask the right questions and dont just waste time!
Great intro 😂 easily one of my favorite podcasts of all time. Would’ve gladly listened for another hour+. Thanks gents.
That George impression John did was so well timed. Brought a big smile to my face.
This guys are badass man. Spent the whole day checking out their achievements and fights and was motivated by the sheer talent those beasts exhibit.
Interesting what GSP says about his wrestling. He actually was approached multiple times by the Canadian Olympic wrestling team. They wanted him to join because they could see his grappling & athletic ability. GSP may not have had the wrestling background of Randy Couture or Dan Severn, but he was a highly skilled wrestler/grappler.
A rusky, a yank, a kiwi and canuck walk into a room and have a splendid conversation.
It’s criminal how little Danaher is known about in New Zealand. It’s a disgrace how ignorant this place is. May we be free from mandates soon too
Wonderful show, so glad Lex had them on and was able to offer his very unique perspective on not only all things MMA, but questions like; 1) what would win 2) aliens 3) the cosmos Brilliant interview that gave us all another reason to appreciate Lex and his profound interests on this spinning blue dot and beyond.
One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. Great job Lex!
This is why George is the best listen to his answer straight off the bat. All three are beasts.
I almost couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this, great job Lex, can't wait to watch the rest!
DUDE THANK YOU. I needed this as a break from everything.
Feels.
Excellent idea to have all 3 of the best on this detailed podcast. Thoroughly interesting to find out more about these 3 , in the analytical and interesting questions that you asked, Lex . Thank You for this podcast.
My man Lex - I haven't even watched the episode yet but i know it's gonna be a favorite. Thanks for all you do! 🙌🙌🙌
Lex you did an excellent job facilitating an interesting podcast with all your guest. Bravo
One of the most balanced and fair MMA GOAT conversation.
I can't believe how good Lex is at getting excellent guests on his podcast. Well done man. And thank you :)
I love gsp's analogy on confidence. So true, and confidence can only be gained in the gym, sparring and the fight itself especially. Its a delicate but also super powerful state of the minds emotion that needs to be protected, fed, maintained and built upon. If one is confident and technically, fundamentally sound they're deadly. It takes a split second mental lapse to get caught by a shot or submission and that precious confidence that took year's in some cases to build, is up in smoke
This is GOLD! Thanks for such a rad show!
This might be the greatest combat sports podcast of all time! The energy and professionalism these men carry is special. Listening to these masters discuss their art and combat sports together is a treasure. Thank you for making this podcast happen 🙏
This was an excellent podcast! So much to be learned here from the best of the best
This has got to be one of the best podcast episode I've ever seen.
Somebody stole my line...you assembled the Avengers!! Lex you never disappoint with your interviews. Simply amazing and so inspiring.
Lex doing the 15sec click bait at the beginning🤣😂😂🤣 (robotics engineer level) genius
Wow I was most impressed by Mr. Danaher's commentary. When it switched to the question about lifeforms existing outside Earth and he answered...wow, lifetime fan. The man is highly intellectual. Overall wonderful interview with all involved. Favoreite Lex cast to date.
Thank you Mr. Fridman, For putting such an excellent podcast together!
This is godsent. Just finished relistening the 2nd Ryan Hall visit, having five hours to kill at work. And this appears!
I’m assuming Gordon is the youngest man in this conversation. With that being said, it’s admirable to see him mostly listening to the conversation. He’s absorbing. Very cool to see.
I saw the strength clip and had to find this. What a gathering! This will be the first full podcast of yours I listen to. 👍🏻 When John Donaher grins, you know something good is coming.
Straight wisdom.. the last 5 minutes from John is next level.
Incredible! Thank you for bringing such great guests. Top tier podcast!
A cowboy, a rash guard and a GOAT walk into a bar.
Quite possibly the best Lex Fridman podcast. Thank-you!
Gordon Ryan was a name that was not on my radar until this podcast, watching him grapple after hearing him here and all I can say is I love how much you attack the neck. I am glad to see I was right to make all variations of headlock and choke my main tools when I would grapple in the past. I would never be able to take it to your level obviously, not even close, but I am glad my head was in the right place
"Georges St-Pierre, for 80% of your career, you were powered by McDonalds and Coca Cola" - John Danaher :D
Damn, this is gonna be epic. Not only are they respective GOATs in their fields, but their personalities are so different from each other. Stoked for this one!
Lex, awesome show/interview! Thanks so much for the work and sharing it with us.