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Blocks w/ Neal BrennanLeanne MorganNeal Brennan interviews Leanne Morgan ('I'm Every Woman' on Netflix, What in the World?! book, 'Leanne' on Netflix) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
00:00 Intro
00:44 The White Ail Wong
1:00 Neal & Leanne’s relationship
1:49 Scared of LA
3:30 Leanne’s backstory
5:20 Femininity & Masculinity
7:08 Chuck Morgan
8:20 Standup career
16:58 Sponsor: BetterHelp
18:54 Sponsor: Modern Mammals
20:23 Wanting to Go To Hollywood
27:28 College in Nas...2025-07-241h 12
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanEarthquakeNeal Brennan interviews Earthquake (Chappelle's Home Team - Earthquake: Legendary plus more specials) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
00:00 Intro
2:30 Comedy Career
10:00 Spirituality
16:02 Sponsor: BetterHelp
18:08 Sponsor: Tushy
20:09 Marriage
32:02 Selfishness
37:57 Inattentiveness
43:18 Sponsor: Modern Mammals
44:31 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
46:29 Biggest challenges of his life
57:47 Grudges
1:03:13 Improving relationships
1:13:15 Co-existing with a woman
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Blocks w/ Neal BrennanRamy YoussefNeal Brennan interviews Ramy Youssef (#1 Happy Family USA, Ramy, Mountainhead) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Intro
1:17 Television
2:45 911 Joke
4:20 In Love
5:05 Balancing Work & Relationships
13:36 #1 Happy Family USA
21:15 Sponsor: Huel
23:54 Sponsor: Mando
25:50 Ramy Explains Islam to Neal
32:40 Shame
40:40 Forgetfulness
44:07 Sponsor: BetterHelp
45:46 Sponsor: House of Atlas
48:02 Sugar
51:55 Never drank alcohol
53:17 R...2025-06-261h 08
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanStephen MerchantNeal Brennan interviews Stephen Merchant (‘The Office,’ ‘Extras,’ ‘An Idiot Abroad,’ ‘Life’s Too Short,’ ‘Hello, Ladies’ and more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Intro
1:33 Origin story
3:07 Ricky Gervais
7:49 Origins of the Office
10:56 Ambition in the UK vs. US
14:22 The Office First Season
17:11 Success
18:24 Christmas Specials
21:35 Sponsor: Mando
23:55 Sponsor: BetterHelp
25:52 American version of The Office
28:08 Secret sauce of his rel...2025-06-121h 20
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJosh GrobanNeal Brennan interviews Josh Groban (multi-platinum musician) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Intro
2:07 Getting discovered
6:34 Early singing career
15:21 Singing with Celine Dion at the Grammys
20:11 Reaction to success
21:37 Insecurity
34:07 TV Special
35:04 You Raise Me Up
38:55 Loneliness from Being Uncategorizable
46:56 Building Walls
53:51 Sponsor: Tushy
55:44 Sponsor: Square
57:21 The Show Must Go On
1:00:56 Work Life...2025-05-291h 20
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTom GreenNeal Brennan interviews Tom Green (The Tom Green Show, Freddy Got Fingered, This Is The Tom Green Documentary) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Intro
00:33 Testicular Cancer
3:44 White Rapper
4:59 DIY roots
6:18 Norm Macdonald & Letterman
9:44 Experiencing sudden fame
15:05 Hosting SNL
19:08 Sponsor: Harrys
21:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp
23:13 Early adoption of creative technology
26:45 Negative reaction to fame
30:05 Shell shocked by fame2025-05-151h 30
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanW. Kamau BellNeal Brennan interviews W. Kamau Bell (We Need to Talk About Cosby, United Shades of America, Who's With Me? 2025 standup tour) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Intro
9:20 We Need to Talk About Cosby
14:19 Sponsor: Huel
17:01 Sponsor: BetterHelp
18:25 Who Defines What's Black?
50:42 Sponsor: Aura
52:16 Sponsor: Tushy
53:48 Smart for a Comedian
1:05:31 America
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Blocks w/ Neal BrennanLarry WilmoreNeal Brennan interviews Larry Wilmore (Nightly Show, Daily Show, Bernie Mac Show, Blackish, Insecure & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro3:15 Dating, Marriage & Kids7:30 Therapy by Proxy8:26 Emotions13:53 Providing25:01 Sponsor: Mando26:52 Sponsor: BetterHelp28:00 God & Death49:04 Sponsor: Rocket Money50:24 Sponsor: Harry's52:12 Procrastination & Messiness1:04:15 Empath/Sociopath1:17:08 Likes being alone1:23:23 Health...2025-04-171h 43
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanBlake GriffinNeal Brennan interviews Blake Griffin (NBA Rookie of the Year, 5-time All-NBA, Amazon Prime announcer) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:45 Retirement 12:00 Mentoring16:10 Clippers19:50 Are NBA Players happy?23:03 Sponsor: CookUnity27:38 Coachability / arguing / Competitive34:20 Clippers47:40 Announcing 51:46 Survey53:00 Sponsor: Huel55:19 Luka's shape1:05:40 Positive visualization1:13:30 General racial ambiguity ----------------------------------------------------------Follow Neal...2025-04-031h 26
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanCarol LeiferNeal Brennan interviews Carol Leifer (Standup, 'Seinfeld,' 'Hacks,' 'SNL' & Much More) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks. Carol's new book is called 'How to Write a Funny Speech... for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place: https://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Funny-Speech-Graduation/dp/1797232231----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:48 Start in Show Business5:25 Jerry Seinfeld7:49 Improving at Standup9:38 Moving to LA12:51...2025-03-201h 28
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanWilliam H. MacyNeal Brennan interviews William H. Macy (Shameless, Fargo, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville & many more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro 1:19 Serendipitous2:27 Becoming an Actor 5:32 Different roles he’s played 6:21 David Mamet 10:10 Meddler 16:00 Adlibbing vs writing22:50 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean24:46 Sponsor: Mando26:23 Procrastinator32:00 Going deeper in his acting34:54 Aging as an actor39:25 Sponsor: BetterH...2025-03-061h 25
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanAri ShaffirNeal Brennan interviews Ari Shaffir (America's Sweetheart on Netflix, You Be Trippin' Podcast, This Is Not Happening & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:58 Neal gives Ari his flowers3:15 Anti-authority6:12 Parking Lot Urchin7:50 Moving to LA, Comedy Store, how he changed13:39 Wanting to Make Things17:40 Sponsor: CookUnity19:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp21:06 Doesn’t Care About Money26:50 Living in Defiance30:09 Tr...2025-02-201h 30
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJoe ListNeal Brennan interviews Joe List (Fourth of July, 'Enough for Everybody,' + more specials, 'The Standups' on Netflix) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:12 Netflix Specials3:30 Marriage4:55 OCD15:03 Sponsor: Tushy16:36 Sponsor: Mando18:08 GAD23:00 Mental Health Improvements25:45 Family & Raising Kids29:40 Fear of death37:40 Panic Attacks & Drinking40:50 Guidance44:50 Learned Behavior48:00 Lack of Confidence2025-02-061h 27
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJason ReitmanNeal Brennan interviews Jason Reitman ('Saturday Night,' 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' 'Up in the Air,' 'Juno,' 'Thank You For Smoking' & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:30 Fears Obituary Credits 3:00 Reason for Making 'Juno'6:00 Ego After Making ‘Up In The Air’7:45 Being Ivan Reitman’s son11:00 Ambition & Nepotism14:22 Saturday Night 23:08 Sponsor: ZocDoc24:50 Sponsor: BetterHelp26:25 Anxiety30:05 Writing...2025-01-231h 18
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanPaul ScheerNeal Brennan interviews Paul Scheer ('Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' Human Giant, The League, Black Monday, How Did This Get Made? Podcast) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:48 Writing about Trauma3:02 Origin of the book5:50 Childhood abuse10:05 Dad vs. Stepdad fight11:59 Fighter 14:18 Leaving his abusive stepfather 20:21 Sponsor: Tushy21:33 Sponsor: Mando22:45 How childhood trauma affected his relationships27:25 Relationships wi...2025-01-091h 29
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJerry O'ConnellNeal Brennan interviews Jerry O'Connell (The Talk, Stand by Me, Kangaroo Jack & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:00 Neal & Jerry's 1992 Memory Disagreement6:50 Stand by Me12:20 Imposter Syndrome14:40 Should there be Child Actors?23:23 Jealousy of Corey Feldman and other people 27:50 Sponsor: CookUnity30:12 Sponsor: BetterHelp 31:50 His Mom38:00 relationships 39:38 Living at Home During College43:50 Insecurity in Mar...2024-12-191h 17
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanAkaash SinghNeal Brennan interviews Akaash Singh ('Gaslit' special, Flagrant) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:05 Starting Standup13:05 Confrontation with Wife15:45 How do you ask for what you want?19:45 Guy relationships22:58 His Own Emotions24:30 Alcoholism in Family26:30 Boundaries with Schulz28:48 Sponsor: Verso30:35 Sponsor: Tushy32:26 Sleep37:00 Talking about Family Onstage48:22 Sponsor: Mando50:21 Sponsor: Aura2024-12-121h 01
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanMatteo LaneNeal Brennan interviews Matteo Lane (Hairplugs & Heartache) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:43 Andrew Schulz4:30 Being a Gay Comedian13:30 Being Gay Now vs. Then15:28 Coming out of the closet 18:40 Sponsor: Public Rec21:01 Sponsor: Tushy22:36 Anxiety27:30 Sensitive30:50 Dimming his own light for others40:38 Being Gay in Relationships48:08 Afraid of Not Being Liked 49:23 Being Alone 2024-12-051h 15
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanKen BurnsNeal Brennan interviews Ken Burns (Leonardo Da Vinci on PBS plus The Civil War, The War, Jazz, Baseball and many more documentaries) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:00 What qualifies for a Ken Burns documentary2:16 Leonardo da Vinci5:17 Self-parody8:22 Why he decided to work on da Vinci12:00 The Last Dance16:50 da Vinci’s possible homosexuality19:55 Ken Burns on Ken Burns29:12 Sponsor: Ve...2024-11-281h 14
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanRon LivingstonNeal Brennan interviews Ron Livingston (Loudermilk, Swingers, Office Space & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:56 Everyman3:43 Swingers8:16 Office Space19:13 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods20:29 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean22:04 Executive Function30:52 People Pleasing43:53 Sponsor: Verso45:40 Perfectionism52:48 Fatherhood & Adoption----------------------------------------------------------Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennanhttps://twitter.com/nealbrennan...2024-11-211h 04
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanRandall ParkNeal Brennan interviews Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe, Fresh Off the Boat, WandaVision, Shortcomings) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:30 Ali Wong3:00 UCLA & Asian-American representation5:20 Parents & Upbringing6:24 How the Immigrant Experience Influenced Him8:48 Randall’s dad passing away12:27 Anxiety16:43 How to undo existential dread 20:47 Wanting to Be Liked21:14 The Interview controversy 24:17 Wanting to be Liked28...2024-11-141h 04
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanBen SchwartzNeal Brennan interviews Ben Schwartz (Ben Schwartz & Friends, Parks & Rec, Middleditch & Schwartz and more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:48 Improv Tours4:15 Social Media Addiction9:28 Self-worth tied to job24:33 People Pleaser36:31 Relationships vs. Work45:47 Staying Connected ----------------------------------------------------------Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennanhttps://twitter.com/nealbrennanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan2024-11-0751 min
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanRobert SmigelNeal Brennan interviews Robert Smigel (SNL, Conan, TV Funhouse, Dana Carvey Show & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Triumph the Insult Comic Dog2:46 Robert Smigel intro4:04 William Shatner5:22 Competition at SNL19:39 Writing for Seinfeld at SNL23:45 Conan29:58 Sponsor: Mando31:42 Raising a Kid with Autism37:58 Temper43:25 Worry47:51 Balancing Ambition & Ethics----------------------------------------------------------Watch Triumph the...2024-10-3157 min
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTommy TiernanNeal Brennan interviews Tommy Tiernan (The Tommy Tiernan Show, On tour in North America now) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:38 Extremities6:08 God15:50 Tension26:09 ADD, Maybe30:09 Temper & Parenting35:14 Moody40:35 Guilt51:45 Age1:01:10 Worry & Obsession----------------------------------------------------------Tickets for Tommy Tiernan's North American tour - 'Tommedian' here: https://tommytiernan.ie/tommy-announces-north-american-tour-2024-dates/Follow N...2024-10-241h 04
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanMarlon WayansNeal Brennan interviews Marlon Wayans (Good Grief special on Amazon, Wild Child Tour + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:53 Anxiety9:33 Grief22:07 Depression27:02 Accepting His Trans Child33:30 Sponsor: BetterHelp34:32 Tupac, Biggie, Drake & Kendrick41:01 Confrontation in Relationships50:12 OCD with Clothes----------------------------------------------------------Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennanhttps://twitter.com/nealbrennan...2024-10-1755 min
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanStavros HalkiasNeal Brennan interviews Stavros Halkias (Fat Rascal on Netflix, Let’s Start a Cult, Tires & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:00 Competitiveness6:40 Health13:42 Family Guilt25:33 Sponsor: Tushy27:32 Crowd Work37:27 Rumination42:38 Isolation51:33 Artistic Integrity----------------------------------------------------------Follow Stavros Halkias: @StavvyBaby Follow Neal Brennan: InstagramXTikTok2024-10-101h 00
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanQuestions & AnswersNeal Brennan answers your questions about the things that make you feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how you are persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:45 Death of an Alcoholic Family Member?7:50 What’s with the dings?9:46 Most Effective Depression Treatments?18:00 Autism?22:47 Sexual Guilt?30:43 Family in Art?34:25 Letting Go of People?39:25 Feeling on Autopilot?42:35 Loneliness in Relationships?----------------------------------------------------------Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennanhttps://twitter.co...2024-10-0351 min
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanFelipe EsparzaNeal Brennan interviews Felipe Esparza (Bad Decisions on Netflix, Last Comic Standing & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:25 Fame5:08 Addiction11:13 PTSD from growing up in Boyle Heights20:31 Sponsor: Mando22:30 Sponsor: BetterHelp24:06 PCP28:15 Terminator 2 Story36:06 Recovery46:15 Weed & Mushrooms51:30 Stuttering56:56 Need for Respect & Feeling Slighted----------------------------------------------------------Follow Felipe Esparza: @felipeesparza 2024-09-261h 07
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanDan HarmonNeal Brennan interviews Dan Harmon (Community, Rick and Morty) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro3:10 Before ‘Community’4:37 Emotional Health headline5:12 Thoughtlessness in Relationships8:30 Emotional Origin Story14:47 #metoo and apologies 28:35 Sponsor: ExpressVPN30:40 The Audience32:05 Compulsion to be Special42:25 Shame55:57 Fearing Nobody Needing Him & Being Alone1:00:29 Nagging Concern That He’s Never Been A Person 1:09:39 Goals fo...2024-09-191h 30
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanEd HelmsNeal Brennan interviews Ed Helms (The Goods, The Hangover, The Office, The Daily Show, Snafu podcast, & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:02 The Goods3:33 Snafu4:46 Diagnosed ADHD10:22 Upside and Downsides12:33 Confused by the World17:08 Daily Show and Hangover auditions23:32 Sponsor: Tushy25:12 How ADHD diagnosis affected him27:14 Imposter Syndrome32:46 Bad with Names37:19 Andy from The...2024-09-1259 min
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanGreg FitzsimmonsNeal Brennan interviews Greg Fitzsimmons (New special 'You Know Me' on Youtube, Fitzdog Radio & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro00:20 Feeling like a man after his dad died08:19 Irish24:17 Sponsor: BetterHelp25:51 Being skinny got him into fights41:36 Depression & ADHD49:47 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy53:43 Afraid of Being a Bad Father1:07:46 Doesn’t Want to Seem Needy----------------------------------------------------------Watch Gr...2024-09-051h 12
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJohnny KnoxvilleNeal Brennan interviews Johnny Knoxville ('Jackass,' 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly' podcast & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:21 Big Brother Magazine2:10 Self-defense equipment test video3:05 What he thought his life was going to be5:04 Jeff Tremaine7:04 Spike Jones8:08 Pitching Jackass9:29 Copycat Incidents14:57 Fame16:33 Hunter S. Thompson22:45 Sponsor: Thesis24:51 Sponsor: Therapy Path25:45...2024-08-291h 00
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJB SmooveNeal Brennan interviews JB Smoove ('Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'SNL,' 'Pootie Tang' & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:30 Writing for SNL, Pootie Tang, Curb Your Enthusiasm 4:34 Neal guesses JB’s net worth5:43 Curb Your Enthusiasm6:43 Marriage7:15 Simple 11:10 Horrible Memory14:41 Larry David & Curb18:26 Sponsor: Tushy20:16 Patience28:41 SNL36:37 Sponsor: ExpressVPN37:57 Doing Too Much ...2024-08-221h 00
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJosh PeckNeal Brennan interviews Josh Peck ('Good Guys' podcast, 'Drake & Josh,' 'The Amanda Show,' 'The Wackness,' 'Oppenheimer' & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:16 10-year old Standup Comic2:40 No Dad8:02 Early acting career 11:42 Rosie O’Donnell & Conan12:55 Nickelodeon 14:28 Should there be child actors?25:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp26:37 Sponsor: Washington Post28:37 Post Drake & Josh31:17 Losing Weight34...2024-08-151h 19
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanAndy RichterNeal Brennan interviews Andy Richter (The Three Questions podcast, The Andy Richter Call-in Show on SiriusXM, Conan O'Brien's talk show sidekick) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Follow Andy Richter's podcast: The Three Questions w/ Andy Richter: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/the-three-questions-with-andy-richterhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter/id1468533126https://open.spotify.com/show/6bFL1uawBTHbxvpbqpWGtu?si=ThrE79PBT1W7qp_Eu34H1Q&nd=1&dlsi=b65801...2024-08-081h 19Blocks w/ Neal BrennanSimon RichNeal Brennan interviews Simon Rich ('Man Seeking Woman,' 'SNL,' 'Glory Days' + other books) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:40 Not on Social Media7:37 Writing at SNL12:37 Childhood17:48 Harvard24:41 Anxiety32:00 Workaholism41:19 Fear of Mobs54:40 Small----------------------------------------------------------Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennanhttps://twitter.com/nealbrennanhttps://www.tiktok.com...2024-08-011h 14
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJake JohnsonNeal Brennan interviews Jake Johnson ('Self Reliance' on Hulu, 'New Girl,' 'We're Here to Help' podcast), about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro3:49 Upbringing5:24 Improv, Sketch & Commercials10:19 Dyslexia13:01 Dropping out of high school18:32 Sponsor: BetterHelp19:57 Sponsor: Mando22:38 How he got his life back on track36:54 Parenting42:09 Relationship w/ Father50:32 How 'New Girl' changed his idea of Hollywood2024-07-251h 19
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanPaula PoundstoneNeal Brennan interviews Paula Poundstone (Killer comic, 'Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone' podcast, NPR's 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me' panelist), about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------3:12 Drinking4:10 High Maintenance Friend7:33 Tricky Family9:57 Solo Parenting20:24 Asexuality 28:17 Sponsor: Tushy29:50 Avoiding Confrontation 36:39 Quitting Drinking44:33 Terrible Boss57:21 Rumination 59:44 Biggest Successes & Failures of Life ----------------------------------------------------------Follow Neal Brennan: https://www...2024-07-181h 07
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanPatton OswaltNeal Brennan interviews Patton Oswalt (Longtime standup crusher, 'Ratatouille' & a bunch of other stuff) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:55 Phantom Gallery of Non-Sellouts 9:01 Patton’s Emotional Makeup11:56 Parenting 14:32 Sponsor: Mando17:39 Grief & Losing Michelle McNamara 28:30 Meeting & Marrying Meredith Salinger 32:11 True Crime Industry37:15 How Patton Has Changed 40:44 Wanting to Be Loved 44:14 Biggest Personal Issues----------------------------------------------------------Follow...2024-07-1151 min
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanChris JerichoNeal Brennan interviews Chris Jericho (Champion Pro Wrestler, Fozzy) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:13 Getting Rid of People Wlho Tell You You Can’t Do Something 5:15 Wrestling Writing & Improv7:50 Mexico and Japan13:35 Sponsor: BetterHelp15:08 Politics of Wrestling26:50 Acceptance as a Musician32:07 Sponsor: Rocket Money34:38 Too Self-Involved38:33 Champions vs. Roster42:25 Greatest Difficulties 47:59 Attributes of Wrestlers2024-07-041h 00
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJoel McHaleNeal Brennan interviews Joel McHale (Animal Control, The Soup, Community) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:54 How He Got Into Showbiz 5:06 College football career 8:41 Almost Live10:56 Marriage & Grad School12:46 Early Career16:37 The Soup17:46 Inner Life20:07 Dyslexia24:04 Sponsor: Mando27:10 Community31:25 Workaholic OCD33:21 Parenting46:15 Status 50:22 Extreme Extrovert55:30 Self-loathing & Imposter Syn...2024-06-271h 07
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanPhil RosenthalNeal Brennan interviews Phil Rosenthal ('Somebody Feed Phil,' 'Everybody Loves Raymond') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:35 Everybody Loves Raymond16:35 After the Sitcom25:03 Sponsor: HelloFresh26:59 Sponsor: Cuts Clothing28:23 Travel33:00 Negativity54:37 OCD1:01:30 David Letterman----------------------------------------------------------Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennanhttps://twitter.com/nealbrennanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan2024-06-201h 09
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanDarrell HammondNeal Brennan interviews Darrell Hammond (Cray, SNL) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:30 SNL & impressions4:16 Emotionally Traumatic Life 6:50 Synesthesia 9:27 Voices & Impressions as Escape / Jim Carrey 15:43 Sponsor: BetterHelp16:57 Sponsor: Mando19:15 Abusive Mother21:29 Cutting25:03 Hallelujah Moment29:09 Father Apologized on Death Bed37:40 Sponsor: RocketMoney39:18 Drinking 42:19 Transferrable Spirits53:29 Monsters57:41 Advice...2024-06-131h 09
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanGeorge WallaceNeal Brennan interviews George Wallace (Comedy Legend, Best 10pm Show in Las Vegas) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to George Wallace: @GeorgeWallaceTV 00:00 Intro1:53 Richard Pryor5:33 Paul Mooney7:25 Starting standup8:48 Jerry Seinfeld friendship15:03 Would you rather be famous or rich? 18:30 Marketing, moving to LA21:53 Tonight Show + Early Comedy35:46 Sly & The Family Stone / Chappelle41:55 Borderline Hoarding 45:30 Trave...2024-06-061h 23
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanAl MadrigalNeal Brennan interviews Al Madrigal ('The Dust Up' podcast, 'Lopez vs. Lopez,' 'Shrimpin' Ain't Easy,' 'The Daily Show') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to Al Madrigal's podcast 'The Dust Up': @TheDustUp Follow 'The Dust Up' on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dust-up/id170726961200:00 Intro2:00 Al’s Wife 5:28 ADHD11:15 George Clooney + Starting Standup20:10 Grief 27:51 Alcohol36:36 Lowlight Reel2024-05-301h 12
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanMargaret ChoNeal Brennan interviews Margaret Cho ('Cho Dependent', 'Notorious C.H.O.', 'I'm The One That I Want' 'All-American Girl' & much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:14 Finding Herself3:24 Self-Created Problems4:54 Appealing to Outsiders6:57 Relationships17:26 Sponsor: BetterHelp19:13 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean21:17 Germaphobe28:14 Self-esteem 32:04 Drinking, Drugs & Sobriety44:42 Sponsor: Rocket Money46:07 Sponsor: HelloFresh47:58 Depression2024-05-231h 21
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTrevor NoahNeal Brennan interviews Trevor Noah ('The Daily Show,' 'What Now?,' 'Born a Crime,' 'Where Was I' & more on Netflix) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to @trevornoah Follow What Now? w/ Trevor Noah on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/122imavATqSE7eCyXIcqZL--------------------------00:00 Intro2:48 Life Defined by Race4:36 Born a Crime: Growing up in Apartheid South Africa12:10 Is there a value to tra...2024-05-161h 19
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTig NotaroNeal Brennan interviews Tig Notaro ('Hello Again' on Amazon Prime, 'Handsome Podcast') about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Watch 'Tig Notaro: Hello Again' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tig-Notaro-Hello-Again/dp/B0CV4FNJ27Subscribe to Handsome w/ Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster & Mae Martin: @handsomepod --------------------------00:00 Intro1:35 Childhood5:55 Private Jet with Ellen6:36 Often Almost Dies7:22 Cancer Diagnosis9:50 How Cancer Cha...2024-05-091h 41
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJerry SeinfeldNeal Brennan interviews Jerry Seinfeld ('Unfrosted' on Netflix, 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,' 'Bee Movie,' 'Seinfeld') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Watch 'Unfrosted' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81481606Shoutout to Andrew Schulz for use of the studio 😘--------------------------00:00 Intro00:37 Unfrosted4:08 Growing up in the 50s and 60s10:55 Starting comedy19:39 Sponsor: BetterHelp21:09 Sponsor: BlueChew23:02 Standup & the 100M D...2024-05-021h 27
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanMarc RebilletNeal Brennan interviews Marc Rebillet about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to Marc Rebillet: @MarcRebillet 🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. ----------------------------------------------------------00:001:30 How He Came To Be2:53 Making Music, Performing & Working Bad Jobs11:32 Reggie Watts and Jack Black14:41 Career Struggles 18:26 Career Trajectory20:02 Overthinking His Jo...2024-04-251h 08
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanBrian SimpsonNeal Brennan interviews Brian Simpson (Live from the Mothership on Netflix, BS w/ Brian Simpson podcast) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.---------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. ----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro 1:22 Upbringing / Foster Care15:44 Not a Fan of Pageantry 22:48 Being Alone vs. Loneliness 26:11 Shooting His Foster Brother Story39:23 Medication - ADHD...2024-04-181h 07
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanDavid CrossNeal Brennan interviews David Cross (Mr. Show, Arrested Development, Senses Working Overtime Podcast & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.**FYI: We understand there are audio issues starting around 48 min. We tried but couldn't repair them.**---------------------------------------------------------Watch David Cross' new special - 'Worst Daddy in the World': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnw65BBrlY4Senses Working Overtime Podcast: https://officialdavidcross.com/pages/senses-working-overtime-with-david-cross🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal...2024-04-111h 18
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanBeth StellingNeal Brennan interviews Beth Stelling (''If You Didn't Want Me Then' on Netflix) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.---------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. ----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:52 Childhood8:15 Romantic Relationships with Men----------------------------------------------------------https://www.MeUndies.com/neal for 20% off plus free shippingFOLLOW & RATE Blocks:2024-04-041h 12
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanBill BurrNeal Brennan interviews Bill Burr ('Old Dads,' Monday Morning Podcast + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.---------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. ----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:57 Hair Metal vs. Grunge5:44 Anger & Parenting10:07 Tech Bros11:29 Barbie & Oppenheimer13:32 God19:17 Hope for Kids21:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp23:05 How...2024-03-211h 30
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanKyle KinaneNeal Brennan interviews Kyle Kinane ('Dirt Nap' on 800 Pound Gorilla) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.Watch Kyle Kinane 'Dirt Nap': https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/kyle-kinane-dirt-nap---------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. ----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:02 Neal/Kyle Similarities 5:18 What It’s Like to Be Kyle Kinane7:08 Childhood / Parents13:37 Kyle’s Take on the...2024-03-141h 20
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTrevor WallaceNeal Brennan interviews Trevor Wallace ('Pterodactyl' on Amazon, 'Stiff Socks' podcast, + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.---------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. ----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:08 College & Starting Comedy7:10 Making Videos11:15 Social Media Algorithm24:55 Too Single?32:07 Working A Lot39:40 Lack of Rest 43:22 Working to Avoid Persona...2024-03-071h 11
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJim NortonNeal Brennan interviews Jim Norton ('Nikki & Jim,' 'Jim Norton & Sam Roberts,' 'Opie & Anthony,' standup specials + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.---------------------------------------------------------🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. ----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:19 Sex Addiction30:43 Compulsion41:15 Negative Confirmation Bias50:18 Greed1:07:00 What He’s Done 1:08:27 Emotional Goals...2024-02-291h 22Blocks w/ Neal BrennanFreaky Friday. Jimmy Carr hosts guest Neal BrennanJimmy Carr interviews Neal Brennan ('Blocks') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:32 Childhood4:24 Self-Pity6:47 Grievances22:46 Lack of Appreciation32:36 Worries about Love Ending35:35 Ayahuasca45:06 Unusual1:06:25 Death1:10:52 Goals for Himself----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).2024-02-081h 14
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanHeather McMahanNeal Brennan interviews Heather McMahan ('Son I Never Had' on Netflix) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro1:00 Full Throttle5:44 Anxious As Of Late13:35 Wants Kids, No Desire for Baby22:02 Worries Something Bad Is Going To Happen25:57 Ads31:44 Intuition34:43 People Pleaser37:38 Can't Pee on Airplanes41:52 Confrontation51:20 What She's Done----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for...2024-01-1858 min
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanLil Rel HoweryNeal Brennan interviews Lil Rel Howery (Standup specials, ‘Vacation Friends 1&2,’ Get Out,’ ‘The Carmichael Show,’ + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro5:18 Quitting Drinking for A Year8:35 Fatherhood9:40 Getting engaged at a Beyoncé concert15:00 Panic Attacks26:15 Fiancé28:20 God31:20 Therapy44:46 How He’s Grown As A Partner59:50 Getting Stable1:04:00 What He’s Done1:08:03 Dream For Himself...2023-12-281h 14
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanGary OwenNeal Brennan interviews Gary Owen ('Think Like A Man,' 'Ride Along,' 'Comic View,' & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:52 Angry At Biological Father55:12 Anxiety57:44 Reflection1:02:35 Improvement----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle...2023-12-211h 08
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJim JefferiesNeal Brennan interviews Jim Jefferies (Top 15 all-time standup comic, 'High & Dry' + multiple specials, 'The 1% Club,' 'Legit,' 'The Jim Jefferies Show') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro3:10 Uncoordinated 21:04 Piggery32:15 Abusive Mother44:18 Sensitive1:26:13 Imposter Syndrome1:31:02 Upside----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for ticketsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric G...2023-12-141h 36
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTodd BarryNeal Brennan interviews Todd Barry (new special: Domestic Shorthair) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro 6:23 Misophonia19:00 Fear of Lightning/Storms25:53 Hoarding35:48 Diet40:24 ADHD44:00 OCD51:42 Ruminating1:04:26 What he’s done----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Todd Barry's 'Domestic Shorthair': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKuoreiI0a0Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netf...2023-11-231h 08
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJo KoyNeal Brennan interviews Jo Koy ('Live from the LA Forum' + more on Netflix) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro 1:28 Neal’s grudge 6:30 Mentally Ill Brother 15:42 Upbringing18:57 Divorce 21:02 Can’t Touch His Neck 38:15 Can’t Sleep59:25 Sleep Apnea1:10:12 Doesn’t Like Patterns on Clothing1:13:17 Addicted to Shopping1:27:19 Upside1:30:00 Dream for Himself----------------------------------------------------------https://nealb...2023-11-161h 36
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanBrian ReganNeal Brennan interviews Brian Regan (Top 10 All-Time Comedian) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Complimentary Intro4:08 Writing Undefinable Bits10:50 Not Being Funny Offstage 30:58 Clean vs. Dirty Comedy46:16 Line Anxiety54:16 Can’t Hear Well 1:06:16 Social Obligations1:10:03 What He’s Done1:12:05 Goals ----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.comWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme...2023-10-191h 15
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanEric AndreNeal Brennan interviews Eric Andre ('Bad Trip,' ''The Eric Andre Show,' 'Bombing with Eric Andre') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro4:08 Anxiety11:34 Pranks15:46 Drugs and Anxiety41:15 Ready to Receive Love----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).2023-10-121h 03
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanDan SoderNeal Brennan interviews Dan Soder ('Son of a Gary,' 'The Standups' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:08 People Pleaser24:43 Substance Guy37:37 Fear of Failure42:22 Fear of Death53:37 Intimacy Issues1:00:35 Anxiety1:06:01 What He’s Done----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.co...2023-10-051h 14
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTony HawkNeal Brennan interviews Tony Hawk (Pro Skater) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Pro Skater9:11 Determination41:25 Saying No49:55 Having Confidence54:47 Being Present59:47 Accepting Failure 1:04:49 Managing Time1:08:28 What He’s Done1:09:55 Movie of his Life----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/tit...2023-09-281h 15
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJameela JamilNeal Brennan interviews Jameela Jamil ('Bad Dates' podcast, ''The Good Place,' + more ) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:48 Unsolicited Advice20:41 PTSD30:01 Worst Case Scenario Syndrome36:41 Low Self-Esteem/Opinion 42:06 Social Rejection52:04 Dysmorphia and Anorexia1:07:35 Detached and Disconnected----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.n...2023-09-211h 15
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTerry CrewsNeal Brennan interviews Terry Crews (new book 'Tough: My Journey to True Power', Brooklyn 99, Everybody Hates Chris, Idiocracy, America's Got Talent + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro2:00 Upbringing of non-stop trauma10:05 Artist13:38 Football24:09 Masculinity34:44 Fear of Water45:45 Me Too Story1:05:09 Imposter Syndrome1:17:57 Porn1:53:23 Narcissism2:02:42 What He’s Done2:08:26 Dream----------------------------------------------------------ht...2023-09-142h 12
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanSteve-ONeal Brennan interviews Steve-O ('Steve-O's Wild Ride,' 'Jackass,' 'Wildboyz') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Jackass3:54 Clown7:35 Properly Homeless9:03 Can’t Apply Self To Anything He Doesn’t Want To Do11:40 Testing Drugs16:08 Stuntman Dreams28:40 Clown College35:31 Haphazard Lifestyle36:46 Overdeveloped Concern for the Opinions of Others57:00 Aging as a Jackass1:06:45 Separation between Steve-O and Steven Glover2023-09-071h 29
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJudd ApatowNeal Brennan interviews Judd Apatow (The Bubble, This Is 40, Knocked Up, Superbad, Freaks & Geeks, Undeclared + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Chatgpt1:43 Done Trying to Look Good5:33 What He Does18:41 Existential Terror29:00 Uncomfortable & Neurotic39:07 Self-Esteem56:01 Hypervigilance 1:06:57 Workaholism 1:13:49 People Pleasing1:20:15 His Body1:27:31 What He’s Done1:28:39 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com...2023-08-311h 35
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanMaria BamfordNeal Brennan interviews Maria Bamford ('Old Baby', 'Lady Dynamite', 'The Maria Bamford Show + much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro7:27 Eating Disorder8:12 Manic8:48 OCD10:44 Guilt 12:50 Sad Sack16:55 Depression26:58 Suicidal Ideation49:23 Nihilism57:20 Bipolar II1:02:19 Her Phone1:05:40 Sloth 1:07:45 Narcissism 1:19:16 Heckling1:25:30 What She’s Done1:28:20 Movie Question...2023-08-241h 31
Blocks w/ Neal BrennanKumail NanjianiNeal Brennan interviews Kumail Nanjiani ('The Big Sick,' 'Eternals,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Beta Male' + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro5:49 Running for President20:27 Body Image24:51 Wants to Be #126:10 Self-worth tied to career 28:21 Divorcing experience from results38:49 Relationships1:05:58 Guilt Regret Shame1:09:43 Career Dysmorphia1:34:50 What He’s Done1:37:05 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------htt...2023-08-171h 40Blocks w/ Neal BrennanAdam DevineNeal Brennan interviews Adam Devine ('The Out-Laws,' 'Righteous Gemstones,' 'Workaholics' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro8:40 Likes to be liked 22:04 Health39:22 Rotisserie Chicken49:17 Crime + Mass Shootings56:57 Rotisserie Chicken57:53 Doesn’t Want to be Old1:04:40 What He’s Done1:09:50 Movie of His Life----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal...2023-08-101h 14Blocks w/ Neal BrennanFortune FeimsterNeal Brennan interviews Fortune Feimster ('Fubar,' 'Good Fortune,' 'Sweet & Salty' + much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro9:35 Boundaries + People Pleasing28:04 Overachiever39:40 Eating46:54 Listening55:18 Going into certain cities as a gay woman1:02:38 What She’s Done1:08:43 Movie Question ----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Net...2023-08-031h 16Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTom SeguraNeal Brennan interviews Tom Segura (Your Mom's House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Netflix Special 'Sledgehammer') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro10:02 Drugs & Money13:45 Body Image34:25 Fear of Not Knowing Who He Is1:01:47 Kids & Relationships1:08:55 Buying into His Own Narrative1:17:17 How Trauma Changed His Life1:38:18 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch...2023-07-271h 43Blocks w/ Neal BrennanMike BirbigliaNeal Brennan interviews Mike Birbiglia (The Old Man & The Pool, Don't Think Twice, Sleepwalk with Me + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro10:20 Control25:30 Yelling39:55 Physical Strength43:05 Vegetables48:54 Fear of Mediocrity 58:48 Letting People Down1:04:48 Onstage vs. Off stage1:13:55 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: B...2023-07-201h 25Blocks w/ Neal BrennanSeth MeyersNeal Brennan interviews Seth Meyers (SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Pallbearer 9:37 Upbringing11:09 College 23:51 Temperamental 34:24 SNL Sixth Runner Up41:45 Risking Career for Weekend Update 55:57 Bombing at SNL1:22:06 Fatherhood----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Th...2023-07-131h 31Blocks w/ Neal BrennanFred ArmisenNeal Brennan interviews Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia, Documentary Now) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Fred's Blocks:00:00 Intro22:41 Relationships26:50 Bands42:35 Heights49:59 Theater / Long Written Passages57:08 Venues with the word comedy1:05:05 Availability of Breakfast1:12:55 Writing a full length movie1:15:38 Closeness to other people----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal...2023-07-061h 25Blocks w/ Neal BrennanTom PapaNeal Brennan interviews Tom Papa (Breaking Bread w/ Tom Papa, We're All In This Together) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Tom's Blocks:00:00 Intro/Book16:49 Doesn’t Get Full28:41 Lacks Sincerity45:48 Stares at Things49:13 Death Doesn’t Scare Him1:01:37 Sees the Future1:09:49 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Bren...2023-06-291h 16Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJosh HommeNeal Brennan interviews Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro3:23 Crystal Meth18:57 Managing Loss29:38 Disbelief45:11 Patience48:54 Conflict1:07:28 Addicted to Risk1:12:56 Emotional Vulnerability1:20:57 Anger Associated with Ostracization1:35:44 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan...2023-06-221h 40Blocks w/ Neal BrennanJay LenoNeal Brennan interviews Jay Leno (Jay Leno's Garage + The Tonight Show + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro13:40 Workaholic19:55 Money39:34 Letterman / Late Night Wars50:35 Relationships59:54 Competitive1:14:18 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).2023-06-151h 23Blocks w/ Neal BrennanHowie MandelNeal Brennan interviews Howie Mandel (Howie Mandel Does Stuff + America's Got Talent + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Howie's Blocks:00:00 Intro1:29 OCD24:26 ADHD30:57 FOMO39:14 Comfort54:57 Death1:00:34 Distraction + Fear1:28:02 Judgment1:42:59 Can’t Relate To Any Movies ----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Net...2023-06-081h 46Blocks w/ Neal BrennanIliza ShlesingerNeal Brennan interviews Iliza Shlesinger (Iliza's Locals, Ask Iliza Anything, Good On Paper + more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Iliza's blocks:00:00 Intro3:27 Requirement of vulnerability23:31 Fiefdoms 42:08 Can’t Watch Projects She Didn’t Get 56:55 Food / Consumerism 1:15:50 What Makes Her Feel Lonely ----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https...2023-06-011h 30Blocks w/ Neal BrennanPete HolmesNeal Brennan interviews Pete Holmes (You Made It Weird, Crashing) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Pete's blocks:00:00 Intro3:05 Wife Left6:24 Good Boy9:00 Behavioral Dysmorphia25:21 Hates Dog36:50 PTSD1:04:35 Routine1:13:00 Doesn't Like Music1:15:23 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www...2023-05-251h 18Blocks w/ Neal BrennanAtsuko OkatsukaNeal Brennan interviews Atsuko Okatsuka (The Intruder on HBO) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Atsuko Okatsuka's blocks:00:00 Intro5:50 Paranoid Schizophrenic Mother27:47 Avoiding Confrontation41:56 Recomposes Family55:30 Unorganized & Late A Lot1:00:35 General Sadness1:03:36 Procrastinator1:05:35 Can’t Watch or Listen to Sad Things1:09:42 Loves Spoilers1:15:24 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Br...2023-05-181h 26Blocks w/ Neal BrennanMarc MaronNeal Brennan interviews Marc Maron (WTF Podcast, Maron on IFC, HBO Special: From Bleak to Dark + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Marc's blocks:00:00 Intro15:03 Eating Disorder23:08 Drugs27:13 Relationships36:34 Codependency44:14 Death1:01:55 Biopic Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/810362342023-05-111h 16Blocks w/ Neal BrennanSal Vulcano pt. 2Neal Brennan continues interviewing Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Sal's blocks:00:00 Intro00:15 Afraid in Showers4:00 Hotels19:20 Death47:30 Tags on Clothes49:14 Sentimental Attachment to Inanimate Objects56:43 Car1:04:03 Perfume + Cologne1:06:17 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https...2023-05-041h 10Blocks w/ Neal BrennanKenan ThompsonNeal Brennan interviews Kenan Thompson (SNL, You Already Know podcast, All That + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Kenan's blocks:00:00 Intro17:13 Afraid of Bees19:28 Diet26:41 Co-parenting29:58 Exercise31:36 Driving Hard38:08 Bites fingernails but clips toenails41:04 Tosses & Turns in his sleep----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks...2023-04-271h 20Blocks w/ Neal BrennanHasan MinhajNeal Brennan interviews Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show, Patriot Act, Homecoming King, King's Jester) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Hasan's blocks:00:00 Intro14:09 All In His Feelings43:49 ADHD49:52 Procrastination55:26 Fear of Loved Ones Dying----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by...2023-04-201h 20Blocks w/ Neal BrennanSal Vulcano pt. 1Neal Brennan interviews Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Sal's blocks:00:00 Intro + 9/1111:02 OCD17:00 Traffic20:39 Sweat24:35 Common Cold28:36 Strong Winds32:02 Bugs38:01 Cats40:15 Filth42:50 ADHD52:03 Crying----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com...2023-04-1359 minBlocks w/ Neal BrennanNick KrollNeal Brennan interviews Nick Kroll ('Big Mouth,' 'Kroll Show,' 'Oh Hello' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Nick's blocks:00:00 Intro5:12 Relationships10:19 Avoiding Confrontation14:36 Work Confrontation25:31 Partnership41:20 Marriage43:30 Bathroom Etiquette47:47 Rage at Baby58:34 Can't Control Eating / Sugar1:04:47 Skin----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal...2023-04-061h 17Blocks w/ Neal BrennanSam MorrilNeal Brennan interviews Sam Morril (We Might Be Drunk Podcast, Netflix special 'Same Time Tomorrow') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.--------------------------------------Sam's blocks:00:00 Intro2:28 Biological Father10:37 Can’t Take Time Off But Also Exhausted 22:13 Afraid Success Will Go Away36:14 Alcohol44:15 Ladies--------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://ww...2023-03-301h 02Blocks w/ Neal BrennanRoy Wood Jr.Neal Brennan interviews Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.Roy's blocks:6:12 Makes Self Small 9:24 Passivity18:59 Fatherhood20:57 Leadership30:41 Fatherhood as it pertains to his perception of his father50:59 Work54:34 Doesn’t Celebrate1:00:03 Half Ayahuasca1:08:30 Three Standup Specials Lefthttps://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Net...2023-03-231h 11Blocks w/ Neal BrennanMark NormandNeal Brennan interviews Mark Normand (We Might Be Drunk) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.Mark's Blocks:00:00 Intro2:55 Married7:56 Group Bombing11:20 Strange Upbringing18:57 OCD20:48 Bedwetter26:58 Drinking27:23 Anxiety34:21 Guilt37:35 Alone40:31 Dad43:42 Hates Being Shown Things46:05 Confrontation 50:10 Obligations51:47 Sleeping Pills59:48 Can't Thinkhttps://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's...2023-03-161h 11Blocks w/ Neal BrennanNatasha LyonneNeal Brennan interviews Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face, Russian Doll, Orange is the New Black + much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.Natasha's Blocks:00:00 Intro03:17 Drugs16:21 Aging22:20 Work43:24 Comparison56:55 HustlerWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will HagleYouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvEAudio...2023-03-091h 05Blocks w/ Neal BrennanAndrew SchulzNeal Brennan interviews Andrew Schulz (Flagrant, You People) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.Andrew's Blocks:00:00 Intro00:41 Too Generous4:47 Kindness7:41 Parents12:48 Success16:43 Depression20:05 Mom27:45 Relationships39:16 Wife47:44 Bad HabitsWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle2023-02-231h 19Blocks w/ Neal BrennanCharlamagne Tha GodNeal Brennan interviews Charlamagne Tha God (The Breakfast Club) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.Charlamagne's Blocks:00:00 Intro/Mental Health14:52 Imposter Syndrome22:29 Father Issues32:32 Social Media41:17 Crowds50:22 Boonky Nose52:26 Small Talk56:28 Sativa57:38 Overcommitting58:58 People PleaserWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will...2023-02-161h 19
How Neal FeelWelcome to How Neal FeelEvery week, comedian Neal Brennan and his co-host Bianca Sia cover a range of topics: current events, race, gender, sex, technology. The good stuff.2019-06-1102 min