James Blunt: Fame, Family, Living w/ Princess Leia & Being Emotionally Stunted

James Blunt: Fame, Family, Living w/ Princess Leia & Being Emotionally Stunted | Ep.75 - Gent's Talk

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In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, the gents sit down with music icon James Blunt to talk about his upbringing, going from working reconnaissance in the army to being a globally recognized face, the wild times of living with Carrie Fisher, a.k.a Princess Leia of Star Wars, how music is his outlet for dealing with his emotions and vulnerability, fatherhood and the negative blowback he received when he first made it big.
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@samwright8599 3 ай бұрын

I feel that hes too clever for these interviews, not just these 2, everyone. Hes educated and self taught to a very high degree, he doesn't slur or shorten words in songs, hes been I the army, he faces his crap and doesn't run away. Hes not a mess in front of the world... I am sick of the rich and famous telling thier sob stories, hes never done that. ❤

@manuelaalves9354 2 ай бұрын

He is a True Gentleman Witty

@chappie143 Ай бұрын

@@manuelaalves9354 at 27:40 he makes a joke about 'sticking to suppositories' and both interviewers think hes being serious.

@sazennonumber 12 күн бұрын

I'm kinda shocked to read your comment, because I was going to say something very similar. He IS very intelligent and he must be super-compassionate and patient with people who say or ask stupid things. I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees this. 👍

@131bren 2 ай бұрын

The brits have this uncanny ability to laugh at themselves and use humour to defuse situations that maybe others don’t have. James is an expert at this.

@GentsTalkPodcast 2 ай бұрын

He's quite humorous. He and our hosts poked fun at that after the episode!

@mariaelizabethramos4975 2 ай бұрын

Love it when he said " it depends how you measure success... " am a big fan of yours Mr Blunt! ❤❤❤

@isking1715 28 күн бұрын

James Blunt, the man who could talk all day but give absolutely nothing away. So clever, that's a gift on its own.

@user-mm4pn1by7o 3 ай бұрын

Dear Mr Blunt don’t let anyone change you , continue to do what God has given you …. Use the talent that you have been given , his blessings on you . I love your music . Very talented you are … I’ve really enjoyed this interview got to know you better

@GentsTalkPodcast 2 ай бұрын

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@abinam2255 3 ай бұрын

Great interview. James Blunt has his feet firmly ground on earth, whilst his music soars the skies.

@131bren 2 ай бұрын

That’s the appeal of him, he isn’t big headed about his success, which is phenomenal.

@GentsTalkPodcast 2 ай бұрын

He's incredibly kind and humble!

@jenniferbailey5914 Ай бұрын

I could listen to James all.day.long.

@conlethbyrne4809 Ай бұрын

Try 13 years, Back to Bedlam. 😅 👍

@marieceline3502 3 ай бұрын

He is comfortable here in this one interview because they let him talk other interviews. They just keep cutting off and cutting him off and don’t let him speak. I really like this one.

@christopheroliver7589 2 ай бұрын

You are loved, James, and I'm proud to say that I'm a fan of yours.

@riaanpretorius3699 Ай бұрын

Forget about the negative people we just LOVE you and your music!!!!!!

@carolynadkins1887 5 ай бұрын

I love James Blunt

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment! Hope you enjoyed this episode and decide to tune in as we drop episodes every single week!!

@bferrell1797 22 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more about his definition of success! ❤

@pcrl2960 5 ай бұрын

They didn't get the suppositories joke

@pen1471 5 ай бұрын

I replayed that a couple of times. It didn't land at all did it? 😂

@NanaBren 5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Nope, Not even close 😂 flew over our heads because we thought he was being serious 😂

@thersia6797 3 ай бұрын

Your entendi YES rsrsrsrsrsrs'_'❤️🇧🇷✌🏼

@conlethbyrne4809 3 ай бұрын

I got it. Lol ❤️ 😆 🤣 😂 😹 Princess Laya get any royalties out of Back to Bedlam 😅 joking 🤣

@motherbuffer 3 ай бұрын

Shallow as a puddle😂😂😂😂. Sorry James got you on that lie. Your music tells a different story.

@libbyfong8879 Ай бұрын

Going to James’s concert tonight in Manchester, England. Can’t wait!

@zoemoskal9700 Ай бұрын

Hope you had an amazing time. I’m sure you did!? I saw him in Glasgow last Friday. Soooo good!!

@libbyfong8879 Ай бұрын

@@zoemoskal9700 Thanks, he was amazing 👍👍👍

@isking1715 28 күн бұрын

@@zoemoskal9700 Me too. I thought he was better than ever. Great crowd too.

@Atlas_Gaming_BR 5 ай бұрын

This is one of the best interviews I've seen with James. It feels a lot more like a frank conversation and James feels more comfortable in it than he usually does. :D I hope he'll come to Brazil...

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! Thank you for the comment! Hope you enjoyed this episode and decide to tune in as we drop episodes every single week!!

@voulafisentzidis8830 2 ай бұрын

His interview with James O'Brien is also excellent.

@Lovemy60to70era Ай бұрын

Great interview fellows. I never heard James Blunt speak about himself before. I knew he stayed at Carrie Fishers once she was a great talent, sob. I like Blunts singing and heard him do Flowers and while looking him up I came across this interview.

@manuelaalves9354 12 күн бұрын

Always a pleasure listen to Sir James Blunt coms home

@minish1 6 ай бұрын

You are really the coolest and most level headed Rock Star.

@GentsTalkPodcast 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your comment! Hope you enjoyed the episode and tune in again for next week’s episode!!

@NanaBren 5 ай бұрын

What a great interview with James Blunt! It was like good friends just chatting about life. James is my favorite artist. I enjoy his music, sincerity and humor so much. Thank you for having him on your show! I’m too damned old to be a stalker, but I love his songs! Thanks again! Brenda P

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Brenda! Stay tuned for more episodes coming!! Also, don’t be a stalker please! Lol

@Chucky-100- 6 ай бұрын

This is amazing, such a relaxed natural conversation without putting james on the spot. ❤

@GentsTalkPodcast 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you decide to tune in weekly as we drop new episodes!

@StillYHWHs Ай бұрын

❤ Beautiful is one of the best songs ever. It's very Blunt.... pardon the pun. 😂

@nuria.3755 5 ай бұрын

You are a gooooooooood SOUL.....P...🙌🌿💓🙌🌈💓🍀

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

so true, Nuria.

@KJCM2023 4 ай бұрын

James Blunt, I've missed you creeping around. I also know where you live. Congrats on your wedding,sorry for the loss of your angel.

@clw5537 4 ай бұрын

“I know where you live” kinda sounds like a threat.

@isking1715 28 күн бұрын

Sounds creepy AF. 😂😂

@dianeritthaler7792 3 ай бұрын

Your an AMAZING artist. Forget those negative people. Your an AMAZING song writer and singer and musician ❤️

@helgardhossain9038 3 ай бұрын

Mr. Blunt, you are n amazing man ! I simply love your songs, your way to feel and your charisma. I wasn't aware that you are that well educated (I am quite humbled about that) but it's a big dream of mine to attend one of your concerts ... 🎉🤗💝

@hilfenachtoxischnarzisstis3071 3 ай бұрын

What a nice guy he is🎉

@ruthberg7082 Ай бұрын

Continue your style of music ♥️

@sazennonumber 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for this interview. James is a very interesting person and a great artist. Enjoyed watching this.

@jamesbluntupdates 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that you recorded this podcast with him while he was in Toronto.

@GentsTalkPodcast 6 ай бұрын

It was a great opportunity!

@marieceline3502 3 ай бұрын

Let’s have a song about putting our phones down as you were talking about Twitter. I love you. I have loved you since the first time I saw you and your music is awesome. Keep up the good work.

@-chrisburke 5 ай бұрын

Excellent podcast - James is such a nice guy! 😊

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! We hope you decide to check out some of our other episodes!!

@stevenlemons2602 3 ай бұрын

A great conversation, I wish it could have gone on for hours, love you all.

@mickandtraceycope7826 2 ай бұрын

As to parenting...I'm hands on when I'm there.... Blunt...James blunt.🤔

@yengsumei5844 4 ай бұрын

Do come to Malaysia, we do wings in many interesting ways, Mr James😉

@susanstokes-wt2gb 5 ай бұрын

You. Keep doing what you do that's what we want don't change your style it's you that what we love being your self💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@susanstokes-wt2gb 3 ай бұрын

This is from veedersburg lndiana usa

@Justin-td4bb Ай бұрын

Having been to bording school from 8 years old. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Horrendous. Im going to take an active part in my kids lives.

@onstage_live24 5 ай бұрын

I love him

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the episode! we're dropping new episodes every Monday!

@onstage_live24 5 ай бұрын

@@GentsTalkPodcast yes I really enjoyed this episode ... thanks x

@Grammichal 9 күн бұрын

Excellent interview! Your questions were insightful.

@snmgold 3 ай бұрын

You're beautiful is still my favourite song of his ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@SamirMourani 6 ай бұрын

One of my favourite episodes speaking to James 🙏🏼

@GentsTalkPodcast 6 ай бұрын

One of the great ones

@conlethbyrne4809 3 ай бұрын

y balls, affectionately but James Blunt the musician, is someone very special indeed. Slainte, Lads ❤️ Ireland plays Italy tomorrow, goodnight. 😅P.S. His got it right & gives great advice. 👍 ❤

@Ellinor_Breitig 4 ай бұрын

Wow, men on their own talking about every day's life and feelings and such stuff. Amazing, brave and - I am jealous for not being a man... 😇😉 Nevertheless, Well done both of you interview guys and of course I watched this interview because I am James Blunt fan. Keep on striving and thriving 🤞

@ruthberg7082 Ай бұрын

Very educated, classy man. Yet very humble. Love His music very well. A music icon 💫✨♥️

@suzandobreuenaski8134 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with this sentiment

@bunnynooryani7020 3 ай бұрын

It’s sarcasm and legitimate (being emotionally stunted, that is).

@paulunthank8345 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant interview...

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the episode! we're dropping new episodes every Monday!

@wingssoon 5 ай бұрын

100% fact that Music at appropriate hertz can heal ❤

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@elizabethlatorre5360 Ай бұрын

Fantastic interview

@mrsteffie1 5 ай бұрын

Love this

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the episode! we're dropping new episodes every Monday!

@snoopyhappy7467 5 ай бұрын

Amazing guy thanks for this interview

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

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@cwbyjnkies 15 сағат бұрын

Genius.

@liamfahey7836 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant interview

@MargaretChassels 3 ай бұрын

Wow you are superb in Toronto,not only beautiful you wrote , you are a

@MariaBorges-xg6zw 20 сағат бұрын

Esplêndido!muito bom!embora não entenda, mas amei.

@thersia6797 3 ай бұрын

Eu aqui entendendo a onde entra o lachante(Termo mais atual para supositório) Smile Grim James Blunt.'_'♥️fan🇧🇷

@shayhamilton4086 Ай бұрын

Shallow 😂😂he's very funny

@mihalalus 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow....this is some amazing content!!! Great job!

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Stay tuned as we continue to drop more episodes!!!

@marialuisasuarez8027 5 ай бұрын

❤mi gran estrella

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Gracias Maria Luisa, es un placer poder proveerla ese video.

@mtshedamarunyane5465 2 ай бұрын

South Africa got best wings

@Trenchant468 6 ай бұрын

Unrelated to this interview, but you may want to look into William (Billy) Douglas, former journalist, for a possible broadcast on blacks in hockey.

@misterrchapmann 6 ай бұрын

Do you have his contact info?

@GentsTalkPodcast 6 ай бұрын

Interesting, thank you for sharing, will definitely take a look!

@TheSomaticSinger 2 ай бұрын

Didn’t look for this but clicked on it and did the whole thing in one go!! Really enjoyed it 😊

@GentsTalkPodcast 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Would love for you to subscribe so you can check out our weekly episodes!

@mdncthetruth2556 5 ай бұрын

Great pod guys

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We hope you decide to tune in for more!!

@manuelaalves9354 3 ай бұрын

We love you❤😅

@wingssoon 5 ай бұрын

Fabulous job, great interview ❤

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the episode! we're dropping new episodes every Monday!

@ivagelina-kj7ig 3 ай бұрын

Love your songs. ❤

@GentsTalkPodcast 2 ай бұрын

Don't we all!

@marialuisasuarez8027 5 ай бұрын

sos un grande james ❤

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment! Hope you enjoyed this episode and decide to tune in as we drop episodes every single week!!

@loyoladeleon6115 5 ай бұрын

JAMES THAT WHAT. MAKES U YOU🫠

@samarry1343 5 ай бұрын

I don't know why I don't I like this man..

@clw5537 4 ай бұрын

Then don’t watch this. No one forces you.

@judifarmer1586 4 ай бұрын

Bocce pizza in Williamsville NY for best wings/pizza.

@jennifery.6602 5 ай бұрын

I loved boarding school- but I went at 14. I can’t imagine sending my baby at 7yrs. And as a mom, I wouldn’t want him to leave a minute earlier than necessary!

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

What did you love about it

@TessaCoker 5 ай бұрын

I begged to go to boarding school. After 2 years at Grammar School I was more than ready

@jennifery.6602 5 ай бұрын

@@GentsTalkPodcast It was just a fun time- it felt like being in Harry Potter (except, more work)- but I had great friendships, adventures, and it was just fun and full of opportunities. I did sports, theater, traveled, had interesting classes and research opportunities. This was in the 90’s pre-internet in our dorms (we had a computer lab) and no mobile phone (we had one pay phone on a hall w/30 girls), so we just snuck around talking to each other all night. We got up to all kinds of shenanigans but it was like, really innocent fun.

@maralyndubik8842 5 ай бұрын

I just love James Blunt❤

@paulinewinchester7317 2 ай бұрын

I went to boarding school at 11 and absolutely loved it. My (older) sister absolutely hated it!

@zanizone3617 5 ай бұрын

The boarding school bit is fascinating to me. He said it left him emotionally stunted, but he signed his kids for it. He praised the self assurance it gives pupils and the networking potential, which resonates with the most damning criticism moved to men like David Cameron and especially Boris Johnson, among others. Men who are simply convinced to be born to lead without actual merit or expertise. Always failing upwards, to the detriment of the people and the nation. Whistling cheerfully after leaving a disaster in their wake, just to come back a few years later to another prestigious post. I once saw a programme with a class swaps between a poor state school and a prominent public one. One of the poor pupils got the opportunity to continue as a boarder. He was so starry eyed and happy. They did a follow up a few years later and he was doing well there. Except, he had a permanent smirk of superiority on his face and developed a very condescending tone and off-putting demeanor. Those places really mold people into... Something nasty.

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

We’ve heard horror stories about boarding schools that’s for sure…

@juliaforsyth8332 2 ай бұрын

Yes. Great places for people heading up but not so great if you don't want what they want.

@JM-dm3qk Ай бұрын

@@juliaforsyth8332 But then he went to boarding school, did the military route and then went his own path.

@JM-dm3qk Ай бұрын

There are always contradictions because after all his father was a Colonel in the military and James went to boarding school at aged 7 and then went into the military as he had a military sponsorship through university. He was deployed to Kosovo as a captain, reconnaissance and led 30,000 NATO troops himself. At one point he was ordered by the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO in Europe at the time General Wesley Clark to take the airport in Pristina which was held by the Russians at that time. He refused and was later backed up by General Sir Mike Jackson, who stated: “I'm not going to have my soldiers be responsible for starting the Third World War.” Instead they surrounded the airport and an agreement was reached after talks between the Russians and NATO instead of attacking them and starting WW3 with the consequent loss of life. If he did not have the self assurance when given the order to attack the Russians, to disobey rather than simply following it the consequences would have been dire. It is the appreciation that one needs both self assurance and to be judged on one's merits also.Johnson based on his actions is a psychopath as is evident from his music James Blunt is not though he may have been brought up, through boarding school to be less demonstrative and resort to acting like the court jester when he wants to deflect. Equally the lack of confidence in oneself may lead to compliance to the detriment of all. The song "No Bravery" , "Carry Me Home", is very illuminating and like Boris Johnson, James Blunt also went through the public school system but they are the antithesis of each other. One has a sense of responsibility and duty when it came to people killed and one could not care less but both came from the same system.

@goforitbeyourself.suekirk2165 5 ай бұрын

Boarding create a lot of turmoil

@zanizone3617 5 ай бұрын

And a lot of delusional, self aggrandizing, entitled men convinced they are born to lead without actual merit or competence. James described it positively but that's how you get mediocre people in charge to do a lot of damage.

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Seems to be the case

@TessaCoker 5 ай бұрын

💌

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@michelewildhaber6099 5 ай бұрын

Nice conversation 👌 ♥️.

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the episode! we're dropping new episodes every Monday!

@8TheOry 5 ай бұрын

I think boarding schools are brutally taking away your family's nest and love from the parents that can't be replaced by anyone. Of course you survive it and somehow adapt, but I find it extremely unnecessary cause that is a parents job to teach you independence and self reliance

@GentsTalkPodcast 5 ай бұрын

Would agree that boarding schools are generally an unfriendly environment for many children

@lancedsouza1547 5 ай бұрын

Every family’s personal situation is different. Sending your child to boarding school is still a very traditional thing to do in England. Especially for families with a military background like James’ where they end up having to travel everywhere. It’s character building from a young age but also borne out of necessity.

@corvidmurder66 Ай бұрын

James makes my heart smile and I love having music to cry to. I know that you are doing art and I realize that your music isn’t you, maybe some songs. You have a beautiful soulful voice and I love it and if you stopped writing and singing my world would never be the same. I have sung on Smule with you and it made my heart sing, keep doing more. You’re a great person and I love your lyrical voice even when you talk. 8:52

@vvreno 14 күн бұрын

Did he say suppositories..? 😄

@mickandtraceycope7826 2 ай бұрын

🎙🤜🤛🎙👏👏💙💙🎼🎧🎵

@patchadams4me 4 ай бұрын

...no, you're beautiful. 😍

@131bren 2 ай бұрын

OMG just realised they don’t get his sense of humour 😂😂

@GentsTalkPodcast 2 ай бұрын

haha there was a moment where our hosts missed the joke haha

@helgardhossain9038 3 ай бұрын

Sorry, Mr. Blunt, it's not true that one needs nativity to become successful in the music business 🎶🎵 - "imagination is more powerful than logic" (Marisa Peer). As 95% of what we think, do and say is programmed by the subconscious mind, which is dominated by imagination why rely on the 5% of motivation from the conscious mind ... ?!