The promotional blitz for the new film Nuremberg, in which Russell Crowe plays Hermann Göring, has brought the acclaimed actor into the digital spotlight. Recently, his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast generated a wave of online commentary—though not for the reasons Rogan might have hoped.
The Rogan Interview Debacle
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The conversation was, to put it mildly, a disaster. Rogan largely dominated the talk, frequently interrupting Crowe with meandering, often irrelevant tangents and delivering tired platitudes. The chat was tedious, touching only briefly on war, dehumanization, and evil, but failed to truly delve into the character, the nuance of the film, or the essence of Crowe's acting craft.
Crowe himself was visibly tired and seemed largely uninterested. He said little of substance and appeared to be dreaming of one thing: returning to his farm in Australia.
Many viewers felt the discussion would have been better served on a platform like Lex Fridman’s podcast, where guests, despite sometimes lazy questioning, are at least allowed to speak uninterrupted for half an hour.
Finding Salvation in the Australian Bush
The only time Crowe genuinely lit up and spoke with enthusiasm was when discussing his farm. For him, this property is extraordinary. He describes his expansive holdings in the Australian bush as a "Panacea," a place he believes heals spiritual wounds and remedies all ailments.
Crowe made the spontaneous decision to purchase the land when he was just 32, using his then-modest savings. He bought 100 acres of essentially bare, wild ground, completely lacking fencing or structures.
He calls it one of the best decisions and investments of his entire life.
Today, the farm has grown to 1,700 acres. For Crowe, crossing the gates of his property means that the "Russell Crowe brand" vanishes instantly. He ceases to be the actor, the star, the legend, or the center of attention. Instead, he becomes simply a son, a brother, an uncle, a father, and, most importantly, the head of the farming operation.
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The Rhythm of the Land
Crowe submits entirely to the rhythm of the place. He wakes before the birds, heads into the bush, and immerses himself in the daily routine. This involves caring for several hundred cattle, fixing water troughs, and tackling all the maintenance the farm demands. This is genuine, sleeves-rolled-up labor.
Years ago, Crowe planted 38,000 trees, some of which are now over 25 years old. He is currently clearing a 44-acre plot to make room for restoring native species. His specific goal is to bring back trees — such as Red Cedar and White Mahogany — that were logged before World War I. He hopes to plant 5,000 Red Cedars over the next two to three years, finding profound satisfaction in the knowledge that these trees will thrive long after he is gone.
He is also dedicated to restoring creeks and waterfalls across another 200 acres of his property. His vision is to see the land once again abundantly populated by native fauna like wombats, platypuses, kangaroos, wallabies, and turkeys, displacing invasive species like foxes, feral cats, and stray deer.
This work of returning the land to itself is what brings Russell Crowe his true fulfillment, a purpose that, unlike fame, clearly makes him glow from within.
