Neal 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 Intro 1:38 Extremities 6:08 God 15:50 Tension 26:09 ADD, Maybe 30:09 Temper & Parenting 35:14 Moody 40:35 Guilt 51:45 Age 1:01:10 Worry & Obsession ---------------------------------------------------------- Tickets for Tommy Tiernan's North American tour - 'Tommedian' here: https://tommytiernan.ie/tommy-announces-north-american-tour-2024-dates/ Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected])  Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 00:53 Anxiety 9:33 Grief 22:07 Depression 27:02 Accepting His Trans Child 33:30 Sponsor: BetterHelp 34:32 Tupac, Biggie, Drake & Kendrick 41:01 Confrontation in Relationships 50:12 OCD with Clothes ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected])  Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:00 Competitiveness 6:40 Health 13:42 Family Guilt 25:33 Sponsor: Tushy 27:32 Crowd Work 37:27 Rumination 42:38 Isolation 51:33 Artistic Integrity ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Stavros Halkias:  @StavvyBaby   Follow Neal Brennan: Instagram X TikTok Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected])  Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.tushy.com/ use promo code: NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 00:45 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/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected])  Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:25 Fame 5:08 Addiction 11:13 PTSD from growing up in Boyle Heights 20:31 Sponsor: Mando 22:30 Sponsor: BetterHelp 24:06 PCP 28:15 Terminator 2 Story 36:06 Recovery 46:15 Weed & Mushrooms 51:30 Stuttering 56:56 Need for Respect & Feeling Slighted ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Felipe Esparza: @felipeesparza   Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected])  Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.shopmando.com/ use promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month. ---------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 3:10 Before ‘Community’ 4:37 Emotional Health headline 5:12 Thoughtlessness in Relationships 8:30 Emotional Origin Story 14:47 #metoo and apologies  28:35 Sponsor: ExpressVPN 30:40 The Audience 32:05 Compulsion to be Special 42:25 Shame 55:57 Fearing Nobody Needing Him & Being Alone 1:00:29 Nagging Concern That He’s Never Been A Person  1:09:39 Goals for Himself 1:24:37 Face Blindness ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected])  Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.ExpressVPN.com/NEAL for an extra 3 months free! ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:02 The Goods 3:33 Snafu 4:46 Diagnosed ADHD 10:22 Upside and Downsides 12:33 Confused by the World 17:08 Daily Show and Hangover auditions 23:32 Sponsor: Tushy 25:12 How ADHD diagnosis affected him 27:14 Imposter Syndrome 32:46 Bad with Names 37:19 Andy from The Office & ADHD 44:56 Time Blindness 53:45 Studying others’ behavior 55:41 How he’s getting better ---------------------------------------------------------- Listen to Ed Helms' history podcast 'Snafu': https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-snafu-with-ed-helms-102539700/ Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected])  Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.hellotushy.com/ & use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order. ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 00:20 Feeling like a man after his dad died 08:19 Irish 24:17 Sponsor: BetterHelp 25:51 Being skinny got him into fights 41:36 Depression & ADHD 49:47 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 53:43 Afraid of Being a Bad Father 1:07:46 Doesn’t Want to Seem Needy ---------------------------------------------------------- Watch Greg Fitzsimmons new special 'You Know Me,' live from the Mothership in Austin, TX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvUqkWh_x4U Subscribe to  @GregFitzsimmonsComedy   Watch Neal's episode of Fitzdog Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhW0bBG7ZBE Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected])  Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:21 Big Brother Magazine 2:10 Self-defense equipment test video 3:05 What he thought his life was going to be 5:04 Jeff Tremaine 7:04 Spike Jones 8:08 Pitching Jackass 9:29 Copycat Incidents 14:57 Fame 16:33 Hunter S. Thompson 22:45 Sponsor: Thesis 24:51 Sponsor: Therapy Path 25:45 Jackass Movies 29:35 Anxiety 32:02 Helicopter Parent 33:43 Aging as a Jackass 34:40 Concussion from Bull in Jackass Forever 38:55 Avoiding Confrontation in Personal Relationships 49:32 Self-Worth 54:13 Done with Big Stunts 56:23 Softening in Old Age 59:03 What he makes of life ---------------------------------------------------------- Listen to Johnny Knoxville's podcast 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly': https://wondery.com/shows/pretty-sure-i-can-fly-with-johnny-knoxville-elna-baker/ Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ([email protected]) Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://takethesis.com/ use promo code NEAL to save $60 on your subscription ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:30 Writing for SNL, Pootie Tang, Curb Your Enthusiasm  4:34 Neal guesses JB’s net worth 5:43 Curb Your Enthusiasm 6:43 Marriage 7:15 Simple  11:10 Horrible Memory 14:41 Larry David & Curb 18:26 Sponsor: Tushy 20:16 Patience 28:41 SNL 36:37 Sponsor: ExpressVPN 37:57 Doing Too Much  43:19 Marriage 48:31 The Point of JB Smoove 50:34 How He’s Grown ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.HelloTushy.com use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order https://www.ExpressVPN.com/NEAL for an extra 3 months free! ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:16 10-year old Standup Comic 2:40 No Dad 8:02 Early acting career  11:42 Rosie O’Donnell & Conan 12:55 Nickelodeon  14:28 Should there be child actors? 25:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp 26:37 Sponsor: Washington Post 28:37 Post Drake & Josh 31:17 Losing Weight 34:36 Drugs & Drinking & Sobriety 43:32 Weight Loss 47:28 Self-centered 50:21 Parenting 56:42 Sponsor: Mando 59:34 Relationships 1:11:10 What he makes of life ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month https://www.washingtonpost.com/NEAL for 80% off https://www.shopmando.com promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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-richter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter/id1468533126 https://open.spotify.com/show/6bFL1uawBTHbxvpbqpWGtu?si=ThrE79PBT1W7qp_Eu34H1Q&nd=1&dlsi=b65801aee9a54e37 00:00 Intro  3:09 Feeling Unfulfilled as Conan’s Sidekick 10:15 Returning to Conan  16:00 Family 18:12 Weight Control  35:11 Team Player 43:11 Self-Acceptance 51:15 Parenting  55:20 Being Social  1:04:30 Terrible with Money 1:13:40 Point of Life ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:40 Not on Social Media 7:37 Writing at SNL 12:37 Childhood 17:48 Harvard 24:41 Anxiety 32:00 Workaholism 41:19 Fear of Mobs 54:40 Small ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 3:49 Upbringing 5:24 Improv, Sketch & Commercials 10:19 Dyslexia 13:01 Dropping out of high school 18:32 Sponsor: BetterHelp 19:57 Sponsor: Mando 22:38 How he got his life back on track 36:54 Parenting 42:09 Relationship w/ Father 50:32 How 'New Girl' changed his idea of Hollywood 59:00 Sponsor: Washington Post 1:05:37 What he thinks of his life & life purpose ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to We're Here to Help podcast:  @HeretoHelpPod   Watch Self Reliance on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/self-reliance-b530df17-e123-4174-8d4d-75e6f422468f Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/... ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month https://www.shopmando.com promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack https://www.washingtonpost.com/NEAL for 80% off / 50 cents per week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Drinking 4:10 High Maintenance Friend 7:33 Tricky Family 9:57 Solo Parenting 20:24 Asexuality   28:17 Sponsor: Tushy 29:50 Avoiding Confrontation  36:39 Quitting Drinking 44:33 Terrible Boss 57:21 Rumination  59:44 Biggest Successes & Failures of Life  ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/... ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://www.hellotushy.com promo code: NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:55 Phantom Gallery of Non-Sellouts  9:01 Patton’s Emotional Makeup 11:56 Parenting  14:32 Sponsor: Mando 17:39 Grief & Losing Michelle McNamara   28:30 Meeting & Marrying Meredith Salinger  32:11 True Crime Industry 37:15 How Patton Has Changed  40:44 Wanting to Be Loved  44:14 Biggest Personal Issues ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/... ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://www.shopmando.com promo code NEAL for $5 your Mando starter pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:13 Getting Rid of People Wlho Tell You You Can’t Do Something  5:15 Wrestling Writing & Improv 7:50 Mexico and Japan 13:35 Sponsor: BetterHelp 15:08 Politics of Wrestling 26:50 Acceptance as a Musician 32:07 Sponsor: Rocket Money 34:38 Too Self-Involved 38:33 Champions vs. Roster 42:25 Greatest Difficulties  47:59 Attributes of Wrestlers 52:03 Mistakes He’s Made 54:20 How He’s Grown ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/... ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month https://www.rocketmoney.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:54 How He Got Into Showbiz  5:06 College football career  8:41 Almost Live 10:56 Marriage & Grad School 12:46 Early Career 16:37 The Soup 17:46 Inner Life 20:07 Dyslexia 24:04 Sponsor: Mando 27:10 Community 31:25 Workaholic OCD 33:21 Parenting 46:15 Status  50:22 Extreme Extrovert 55:30 Self-loathing & Imposter Syndrome 57:20 Gratitude ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/... ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://www.shopmando.com promo code: NEAL for $5 off the Mando starter pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:35 Everybody Loves Raymond 16:35 After the Sitcom 25:03 Sponsor: HelloFresh 26:59 Sponsor: Cuts Clothing 28:23 Travel 33:00 Negativity 54:37 OCD 1:01:30 David Letterman ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.hellofresh.com/NEALAPPS for free appetizers for life https://www.cutsclothing.com promo code NEAL for 20% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:30 SNL & impressions 4:16 Emotionally Traumatic Life  6:50 Synesthesia  9:27 Voices & Impressions as Escape / Jim Carrey   15:43 Sponsor: BetterHelp 16:57 Sponsor: Mando 19:15 Abusive Mother 21:29 Cutting 25:03 Hallelujah Moment 29:09 Father Apologized on Death Bed 37:40 Sponsor: RocketMoney 39:18 Drinking  42:19 Transferrable Spirits 53:29 Monsters 57:41 Advice ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Sponsors: https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month https://www.shopmando.com promo code NEAL for $5 off the Mando Starter Pack Https://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:53 Richard Pryor 5:33 Paul Mooney 7:25 Starting standup 8:48 Jerry Seinfeld friendship 15:03 Would you rather be famous or rich?  18:30 Marketing, moving to LA 21:53 Tonight Show + Early Comedy 35:46 Sly & The Family Stone / Chappelle 41:55 Borderline Hoarding   45:30 Travel 48:45 Doesn’t Want To Die With Money in The Bank 52:13 Shopaholic  55:30 Disco in Ibiza in the 70s 59:45 Hypochondriac 1:02:50 Never Seen Anything.   1:08:00 Ageism   1:18:00 What He’s Proudest Of ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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/id1707269612 00:00 Intro 2:00 Al’s Wife  5:28 ADHD 11:15 George Clooney + Starting Standup 20:10 Grief 27:51 Alcohol 36:36 Lowlight Reel 40:14 Social Anxiety 56:12 Priorities & Goals ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:14 Finding Herself 3:24 Self-Created Problems 4:54 Appealing to Outsiders 6:57 Relationships 17:26 Sponsor: BetterHelp 19:13 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean 21:17 Germaphobe 28:14 Self-esteem  32:04 Drinking, Drugs & Sobriety 44:42 Sponsor: Rocket Money 46:07 Sponsor: HelloFresh 47:58 Depression 55:07 Fear of Intimacy 1:07:08 Insomnia  1:10:38 Imposter Syndrome  ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:48 Life Defined by Race 4:36 Born a Crime: Growing up in Apartheid South Africa 12:10 Is there a value to trauma?  13:55 Diffusing Conflict & Communication 20:20 Relationship w/ Parents 24:01 Depression & ADHD 30:48 Ketamine Therapy 32:38 Diagnosis vs. Medication 34:50 Romantic Relationships 48:50 Two Racial Topics for Neal’s White Audience 1:00:35 What He Makes of Life Overall ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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/B0CV4FNJ27 Subscribe to Handsome w/ Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster & Mae Martin:  @handsomepod   -------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:35 Childhood 5:55 Private Jet with Ellen 6:36 Often Almost Dies 7:22 Cancer Diagnosis 9:50 How Cancer Changed Her 12:04 Falling on Tour 15:30 Feeling Cursed and Praying 18:45 PTSD / Bad News 21:18 Trusting Life  33:47 Sponsor: Mando 35:49 Trusting Life: Success vs. Simplicity  39:30 Health  44:50 Anxiety 48:28 Inner Strength & Perseverance  49:57 Standup Pace  56:45 How Anxiety Manifests 59:00 Deep Breathing 1:01:40 Parenting  1:05:55 Climate Change  1:13:40 Connecting with Those Who Aren’t Likeminded  ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor:  https://www.shopmando.com use promo code: NEAL for $5 off Mando’s Starter Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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/81481606 Shoutout to Andrew Schulz for use of the studio 😘 -------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:37 Unfrosted 4:08 Growing up in the 50s and 60s 10:55 Starting comedy 19:39 Sponsor: BetterHelp 21:09 Sponsor: BlueChew 23:02 Standup & the 100M Dash 25:29 Finding Out Who You’re Not 27:04 Components of Standup 31:04 Meditation / Spirituality 35:47 Success in the early 90s 38:47 Relationship with Larry David  48:29 Popularity of ‘Seinfeld’ 53:50 Sponsor: Manscaped 55:27 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean 57:36 Working on ‘Seinfeld’ 59:30 Marriage & Kids 1:05:28 Surprises of being a Parent 1:09:33 Life after ‘Seinfeld’ 1:11:18 Editing Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee 1:14:28 Generosity and Curiosity 1:17:50 Looking back on Career 1:22:08 Spiritual Lessons / Appreciating Himself  ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month https://www.BlueChew.com promo code: NEAL to try BlueChew FREE https://www.Manscaped.com promo code: NEAL for 20% off plus free shipping https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% off plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 1:30 How He Came To Be 2:53 Making Music, Performing & Working Bad Jobs 11:32 Reggie Watts and Jack Black 14:41 Career Struggles  18:26 Career Trajectory 20:02 Overthinking His Job 28:26 Long Term Relationships 38:43 People Pleaser 46:20 Work Ethic 54:42 Resisting Advice 1:04:15 What He’s Done To Get Better ---------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW & RATE Blocks: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle #standup #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standupcomedian #marcrebillet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro  1:22 Upbringing / Foster Care 15:44 Not a Fan of Pageantry  22:48 Being Alone vs. Loneliness  26:11 Shooting His Foster Brother Story 39:23 Medication - ADHD, PTSD, etc. 53:59 Relationships with Women 1:05:29 Goals and Dreams ---------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW & RATE Blocks: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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=Fnw65BBrlY4 Senses Working Overtime Podcast: https://officialdavidcross.com/pages/senses-working-overtime-with-david-cross 🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️ Email “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro / Mr. Show 3:49 Life / Upbringing 7:08 Rich Kid 20:04 Bob Odenkirk Partnership 26:59 Sponsor: BetterHelp 28:43 Anxiety + Drugs 45:55 The Illusion of Happiness  51:05 Guilt & Appreciation 52:46 Anger & Dissatisfaction w/ Creative Output ---------------------------------------------------------- THIS SHOW IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP: https://www.BetterHelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month FOLLOW & RATE Blocks: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:52 Childhood 8:15 Romantic Relationships with Men ---------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW & RATE Blocks: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews David Alan Grier ('In Living Color,' 'The Carmichael Show' & 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 7:12 Boomer Fight / Troll 9:55 Upbringing 22:00 Soldier's Story 28:30 In Living Color 31:15 Ace Ventura 39:10 Always wanting More 43:00 Comfortable with who he is 1:03:00 Acting Philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:57 Hair Metal vs. Grunge 5:44 Anger & Parenting 10:07 Tech Bros 11:29 Barbie & Oppenheimer 13:32 God 19:17 Hope for Kids 21:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp 23:05 How His Life is Going 31:13 Temper 38:59 Old Jobs & Upbringing 44:27 Shrooms 47:07 Relationships 50:36 Comedy Scene Changes 58:38 Post Traumatic Growth ---------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW & RATE Blocks: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle -------------------------------------------------------- SPONSOR: BetterHelp https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% OFF your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:02 Neal/Kyle Similarities  5:18 What It’s Like to Be Kyle Kinane 7:08 Childhood / Parents 13:37 Kyle’s Take on the World 18:14 Judgmental: Rules For Thee But Not For Me  23:52 Sponsor: HelloTushy 25:40 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean 28:30 Karma & Catholicism 41:54 Being Midwestern 45:38 Sponsor: Mando 47:50 Achieving Dreams ---------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW & RATE Blocks: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle -------------------------------------------------------- https://www.HelloTushy.com/NEAL for 10% OFF your entire order https://www.ThePerfectJean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% OFF plus free shipping https://www.ShopMando.com use promo code: NEAL for $5 off Mando Starter Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:08 College & Starting Comedy 7:10 Making Videos 11:15 Social Media Algorithm 24:55 Too Single? 32:07 Working A Lot 39:40 Lack of Rest  43:22 Working to Avoid Personal Life 56:52 Confrontation 1:05:25 Accepting Himself 1:08:25 Upside ---------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW & RATE Blocks: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161 » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle #standup #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standupcomedian  -------------------------------------------------------- https://www.Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% OFF your first month https://www.MeUndies.com/NEAL for 20% OFF plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:19 Sex Addiction 30:43 Compulsion 41:15 Negative Confirmation Bias 50:18 Greed 1:07:00 What He’s Done  1:08:27 Emotional Goals ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle -------------------------------------------------------- https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% OFF your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Seth Green (‘Robot Chicken,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Austin Powers,’ ‘The Italian Job,’ ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ + 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 “[email protected]” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 2:00 Child Actor 9:20 Relationship with Wife 37:02 Moving Too Fast 39:14 Talk More Than Listen 44:48 Work Too Much / Imposter Syndrome 50:09 Social Anxiety 52:12 Discipline with Exercise  1:04:23 What He’s Done ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ----------------------------------------- https://www.shopmando.com use promo code: "NEAL" for $5 off Mando Starter Pack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Dusty Slay (‘Workin’ Man’ on Netflix, ‘We’re Having A Good Time 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 Intro 2:59 Country Music Joke 5:38 Starting Standup 7:20 Substance Abuse  33:40 Religion 50:23 Work Life Balance ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle -----------------------------------------https://www.mintmobile.com/NEAL for $15/month PLUS free shipping https://www.rocketmoney.com/NEAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy 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 Intro 1:32 Childhood 4:24 Self-Pity 6:47 Grievances 22:46 Lack of Appreciation 32:36 Worries about Love Ending 35:35 Ayahuasca 45:06 Unusual 1:06:25 Death 1:10:52 Goals for Himself ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- https://www.hellofresh.com/nealfree & use code "nealfree" for free breakfast for life https://www.babbel.com/blocks for 55% off your subscription https://www.betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month https://www.meundies.com/neal for 20% off plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews David Koechner ('The Goods,' 'Anchorman,' '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 Intro 2:54 Parenting 12:48 Childhood 29:45 Alcoholism  39:20 Catholicism  55:55 What He’s Done ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Rainn Wilson (new book 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Glowing Intro 3:20 Soul Boom 11:47 Anxiety  18:18 Growing up in Bahà’í Faith / Studying Religion 26:34 Senior Citizen Anxiety 33:30 Talk Shows 35:30 People Pleaser / Spiritual Practice 47:30 Gratitude  51:06 Satan 54:05 Hypnosis  57:39 Dwight 1:03:59 Post-Traumatic Growth  1:05:20 Spiritual Disease  ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle  ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://rocketmoney.com/NEAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:00 Full Throttle 5:44 Anxious As Of Late 13:35 Wants Kids, No Desire for Baby 22:02 Worries Something Bad Is Going To Happen 25:57 Ads 31:44 Intuition 34:43 People Pleaser 37:38 Can't Pee on Airplanes 41:52 Confrontation 51:20 What She's Done ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle  ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://mintmobile.com/NEAL for $15/month 3-month unlimited wireless plan https://betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month. https://meundies.com/NEAL for 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Gabriel Iglesias ('Stadium Fluffy' 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 4:40 Upbringing 11:44 Managing Expectations 21:17 Losing Relationships 32:24 Simple Pleasures 39:50 The Past 55:30 Therapy and Drinking 1:02:24 Upside ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle  ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://hellofresh.com/nealfree & promo code: "nealfree" for free breakfast for life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Jimmy Carr (The man we owe The Blocks Podcast to, 'His Dark Material' on Netflix & 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 Executive Producer 4:13 Neal and Jimmy’s Relationship 11:46 Enmeshed 16:17 Relationships 28:47 Learning Disabled 45:35 Eating 50:19 Panic Attacks 55:34 Anxiety Disorder Counter Factuals 1:01:53 Workaholism 1:04:53 How He’s Grown ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Http://Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% off your subscription Http://RocketMoney.com/NEAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 5:18 Quitting Drinking for A Year 8:35 Fatherhood 9:40 Getting engaged at a Beyoncé concert 15:00 Panic Attacks 26:15 Fiancé 28:20 God 31:20 Therapy 44:46 How He’s Grown As A Partner 59:50 Getting Stable 1:04:00 What He’s Done 1:08:03 Dream For Himself ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Http://BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month Gametime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 OFF your first purchase Http://DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps + free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:52 Angry At Biological Father 55:12 Anxiety 57:44 Reflection 1:02:35 Improvement ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Http://www.DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps plus free shipping Http://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 3:10 Uncoordinated  21:04 Piggery 32:15 Abusive Mother 44:18 Sensitive 1:26:13 Imposter Syndrome 1:31:02 Upside ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase MintMobile.com/NEAL for $15/month plus free shipping MeUndies.com/NEAL for 25% off plus free shipping DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Kathy Griffin (Guinness World Record holder for TV specials, My Life on the D-List + 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 Getting Canceled  2:32 People Still Thinking She’s Canceled 21:03 Voice / Lung Cancer 27:56 PTSD 52:04 MAGA Hecklers 58:52 What She’d Say To Trump 1:07:15 Family & Relationships 1:16:13 What She’s Done / Upside ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets  Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free soaps + free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews "Weird Al" Yankovic 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 2:02 How He Got On 8:20 Imposter Syndrome  32:07 General Social Awkwardness  37:45 Fear of Confrontation  49:26 Pressure to Make A Comeback / Stay Relevant  56:45 Dread of Mortality  59:56 What He’s Done  1:00:09 Hoarder  1:06:30 saying yes 1:08:01 Goals ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets  Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% off your subscription Shipstation.com Promo Code: NEAL for a FREE 60-day trial MarineLayer.com/Neal15 for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Misophonia 19:00 Fear of Lightning/Storms 25:53 Hoarding 35:48 Diet 40:24 ADHD 44:00 OCD 51:42 Ruminating 1:04:26 What he’s done ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets  Watch Todd Barry's 'Domestic Shorthair': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKuoreiI0a0 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: MintMobile.com/NEAL for $15/month PLUS free shipping GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps + free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Upbringing 18:57 Divorce  21:02 Can’t Touch His Neck  38:15 Can’t Sleep 59:25 Sleep Apnea 1:10:12 Doesn’t Like Patterns on Clothing 1:13:17 Addicted to Shopping 1:27:19 Upside 1:30:00 Dream for Himself ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets  Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase MeUndies.com/NEAL for 25% OFF + Free Shipping  DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 Free Bar Soaps + Free Shipping  #podcast #comedy #standup #jokoy #interview #mentalhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Carrot Top (Headlining 6 nights/week at the Luxor in Vegas) 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 3:44 Background 4:48 Tonight Show Audition 7:42 People Who Wouldn’t Book Him 12:42 Comedy Expectations vs. Reality 23:09 Early Rejection 26:09 Destiny 27:40 Feeling Sorry For Yourself 29:32 Vegas Residency 31:24 Pretty Good Life 36:54 Relationships  43:30 Not Neurotic  45:05 Being a Boss 48:02 Perfectionist  51:59 Mentors 54:47 Gallagher 1:18:28 Carlin 1:23:30 Act Burning Down 1:30:07 Upside ---------------------------------------------------------- https://carrottop.com/ https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph Barbosa ('Cowabunga' on Netflix) joins The Blocks Podcast to talk 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 9:20 Junk Food Addict 12:39 Procrastination 17:39 Raising his son 19:40 Barber 31:12 Relationships 45:05 Drug Dealer Family 50:56 Escape 56:00 Guilt About Not Being Present 1:00:58 Judgement 1:17:35 Upside 1:22:06 Emotional Goals ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com  Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase ShipStation.com/BLOCKS for a FREE 60-day trial Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% OFF your subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Silverman ('Someone You Love' on Max, The Sarah Silverman Program + much more) joins The Blocks Podcast to talk 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 3:35 Teenage Bedwetter 5:15 Set At Night Ruins Day 25:08 Taking On Other People’s Anger 32:44 Fear of Not For Work Travel 37:05 Partner Travel 1:00:00 Work Identity  1:04:41 Fear of Failure 1:16:26 Goals For Herself ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com  Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month MintMobile.com/NEAL for $15/month plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 4:08 Writing Undefinable Bits 10:50 Not Being Funny Offstage  30:58 Clean vs. Dirty Comedy 46:16 Line Anxiety 54:16 Can’t Hear Well  1:06:16 Social Obligations 1:10:03 What He’s Done 1:12:05 Goals  ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Pavlok.com Code: NEAL for 40% off any device. MeUndies.com/NEAL for 25% off + free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 4:08 Anxiety 11:34 Pranks 15:46 Drugs and Anxiety 41:15 Ready to Receive Love ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:08 People Pleaser 24:43 Substance Guy 37:37 Fear of Failure 42:22 Fear of Death 53:37 Intimacy Issues 1:00:35 Anxiety 1:06:01 What He’s Done ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% off your subscription BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Skater 9:11 Determination 41:25 Saying No 49:55 Having Confidence 54:47 Being Present 59:47 Accepting Failure  1:04:49 Managing Time 1:08:28 What He’s Done 1:09:55 Movie of his Life ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase www.ShipStation.com code NEAL for a free 60-day trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:48 Unsolicited Advice 20:41 PTSD 30:01 Worst Case Scenario Syndrome 36:41 Low Self-Esteem/Opinion  42:06 Social Rejection 52:04 Dysmorphia and Anorexia 1:07:35 Detached and Disconnected ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:00 Upbringing of non-stop trauma 10:05 Artist 13:38 Football 24:09 Masculinity 34:44 Fear of Water 45:45 Me Too Story 1:05:09 Imposter Syndrome 1:17:57 Porn 1:53:23 Narcissism 2:02:42 What He’s Done 2:08:26 Dream ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase https://hellofresh.com/50Neal for 55% off your subscription + 15% off the next two months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Jackass 3:54 Clown 7:35 Properly Homeless 9:03 Can’t Apply Self To Anything He Doesn’t Want To Do 11:40 Testing Drugs 16:08 Stuntman Dreams 28:40 Clown College 35:31 Haphazard Lifestyle 36:46 Overdeveloped Concern for the Opinions of Others 57:00 Aging as a Jackass 1:06:45 Separation between Steve-O and Steven Glover 1:09:30 Anxiety, Stress, Ambition and Happiness 1:11:13 Negative Self-Talk 1:13:34 Pettiness ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase https://babbel.com/Blocks for 55% off your subscription https://marinelayer.com/neal15 & promo code NEAL15 for $15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Chatgpt 1:43 Done Trying to Look Good 5:33 What He Does 18:41 Existential Terror 29:00 Uncomfortable & Neurotic 39:07 Self-Esteem 56:01 Hypervigilance  1:06:57 Workaholism  1:13:49 People Pleasing 1:20:15 His Body 1:27:31 What He’s Done 1:28:39 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase https://birddogs.com/Neal or promo code: NEAL for a free YETI style tumbler. https://pavlok.com code NEAL for 40% off any device Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 7:27 Eating Disorder 8:12 Manic 8:48 OCD 10:44 Guilt  12:50 Sad Sack 16:55 Depression 26:58 Suicidal Ideation 49:23 Nihilism 57:20 Bipolar II 1:02:19 Her Phone 1:05:40 Sloth  1:07:45 Narcissism  1:19:16 Heckling 1:25:30 What She’s Done 1:28:20 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase https://betterhelp.com/Neal for 10% off your first month https://mintmobile.com/neal for $15/month plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 5:49 Running for President 20:27 Body Image 24:51 Wants to Be #1 26:10 Self-worth tied to career  28:21 Divorcing experience from results 38:49 Relationships 1:05:58 Guilt Regret Shame 1:09:43 Career Dysmorphia 1:34:50 What He’s Done 1:37:05 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase https://hellofresh.com/50Neal for 50% plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 8:40 Likes to be liked  22:04 Health 39:22 Rotisserie Chicken 49:17 Crime + Mass Shootings 56:57 Rotisserie Chicken 57:53 Doesn’t Want to be Old 1:04:40 What He’s Done 1:09:50 Movie of His Life ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase https://babbel.com/blocks for 55% off your subscription https://seed.com/neal for 25% off your first month of DS-01® Daily Synbiotic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 9:35 Boundaries + People Pleasing 28:04 Overachiever 39:40 Eating 46:54 Listening 55:18 Going into certain cities as a gay woman 1:02:38 What She’s Done 1:08:43 Movie Question  ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 10:02 Drugs & Money 13:45 Body Image 34:25 Fear of Not Knowing Who He Is 1:01:47 Kids & Relationships 1:08:55 Buying into His Own Narrative 1:17:17 How Trauma Changed His Life 1:38:18 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://birddogs.com/NEAL for a free yeti style tumbler https://hellofresh.com/NEAL50 for 50% off plus free shipping GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 10:20 Control 25:30 Yelling 39:55 Physical Strength 43:05 Vegetables 48:54 Fear of Mediocrity  58:48 Letting People Down 1:04:48 Onstage vs. Off stage 1:13:55 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://pavlok.com Code: NEAL for 40% off any device  GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Upbringing 11:09 College  23:51 Temperamental  34:24 SNL Sixth Runner Up 41:45 Risking Career for Weekend Update  55:57 Bombing at SNL 1:22:06 Fatherhood ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://mintmobile.com/NEAL for $15/month plus free shipping GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchaseNeal Brennan interviews Seth Myers (SNL, Late Night with Seth Myers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 22:41 Relationships 26:50 Bands 42:35 Heights 49:59 Theater / Long Written Passages 57:08 Venues with the word comedy 1:05:05 Availability of Breakfast 1:12:55 Writing a full length movie 1:15:38 Closeness to other people ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://bluechew.com code NEAL for your first month free GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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/Book 16:49 Doesn’t Get Full 28:41 Lacks Sincerity 45:48 Stares at Things 49:13 Death Doesn’t Scare Him 1:01:37 Sees the Future 1:09:49 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://bluechew.com code NEAL for your first month free GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 3:23 Crystal Meth 18:57 Managing Loss 29:38 Disbelief 45:11 Patience 48:54 Conflict 1:07:28 Addicted to Risk 1:12:56 Emotional Vulnerability 1:20:57 Anger Associated with Ostracization 1:35:44 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://nordvpn.com/neal for a huge discount + 1 additional month https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 13:40 Workaholic 19:55 Money 39:34 Letterman / Late Night Wars 50:35 Relationships 59:54 Competitive 1:14:18 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 1:29 OCD 24:26 ADHD 30:57 FOMO 39:14 Comfort 54:57 Death 1:00:34 Distraction + Fear 1:28:02 Judgment 1:42:59 Can’t Relate To Any Movies  ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 3:27 Requirement of vulnerability 23:31 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 Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 3:05 Wife Left 6:24 Good Boy 9:00 Behavioral Dysmorphia 25:21 Hates Dog 36:50 PTSD 1:04:35 Routine 1:13:00 Doesn't Like Music 1:15:23 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month https://nordVPN.com/NEAL for a huge discount + 4 additional months FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 5:50 Paranoid Schizophrenic Mother 27:47 Avoiding Confrontation 41:56 Recomposes Family 55:30 Unorganized & Late A Lot 1:00:35 General Sadness 1:03:36 Procrastinator 1:05:35 Can’t Watch or Listen to Sad Things 1:09:42 Loves Spoilers 1:15:24 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month https://fitbod.me/NEAL for 25% off your subscription https://factormeals.com/neal40 for 40% off your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 15:03 Eating Disorder 23:08 Drugs 27:13 Relationships 36:34 Codependency 44:14 Death 1:01:55 Biopic Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month Download the Gametime App and use code BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 00:15 Afraid in Showers 4:00 Hotels 19:20 Death 47:30 Tags on Clothes 49:14 Sentimental Attachment to Inanimate Objects 56:43 Car 1:04:03 Perfume + Cologne 1:06:17 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month FREE https://nordvpn.com/neal for a huge discount + 4 additional months FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 17:13 Afraid of Bees 19:28 Diet 26:41 Co-parenting 29:58 Exercise 31:36 Driving Hard 38:08 Bites fingernails but clips toenails 41:04 Tosses & Turns in his sleep ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 You Already Know podcast hosted by Kenan Thompson & Tani Marole: https://www.youalreadyknowpodcast.com/ Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: Seed.com/NEAL use code NEAL for 25% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 14:09 All In His Feelings 43:49 ADHD 49:52 Procrastination 55:26 Fear of Loved Ones Dying ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: Manscaped - https://www.manscaped.com promo code Neal for 20% off + Free shipping Factor - https://factormeals.com/neal50 for 50% off your first box Gametime - https://gametime.co/ code BLOCKS for $20 off Honey - https://joinhoney.com/neal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 + 9/11 11:02 OCD 17:00 Traffic 20:39 Sweat 24:35 Common Cold 28:36 Strong Winds 32:02 Bugs 38:01 Cats 40:15 Filth 42:50 ADHD 52:03 Crying ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 5:12 Relationships 10:19 Avoiding Confrontation 14:36 Work Confrontation 25:31 Partnership 41:20 Marriage 43:30 Bathroom Etiquette 47:47 Rage at Baby 58:34 Can't Control Eating / Sugar 1:04:47 Skin ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS: https://seed.com/neal for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic https://fitbod.me/neal for 25% off your membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:28 Biological Father 10:37 Can’t Take Time Off But Also Exhausted 22:13 Afraid Success Will Go Away 36:14 Alcohol 44:15 Ladies -------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle -------------------------------------- SPONSORS: https://gametime.co code: NEAL https://bluechew.com/neal for first month free https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Passivity 18:59 Fatherhood 20:57 Leadership 30:41 Fatherhood as it pertains to his perception of his father 50:59 Work 54:34 Doesn’t Celebrate 1:00:03 Half Ayahuasca 1:08:30 Three Standup Specials Left https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 2:55 Married 7:56 Group Bombing 11:20 Strange Upbringing 18:57 OCD 20:48 Bedwetter 26:58 Drinking 27:23 Anxiety 34:21 Guilt 37:35 Alone 40:31 Dad 43:42 Hates Being Shown Things 46:05 Confrontation 50:10 Obligations 51:47 Sleeping Pills 59:48 Can't Think https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt SPONSORS: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 03:17 Drugs 16:21 Aging 22:20 Work 43:24 Comparison 56:55 Hustler Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt SPONSORS: FitBod: https://fitbod.me/neal for 25% off your membership Miracle: https://trymiracle.com/neal for 40% off and 3 free towels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Chris Distefano ('Speshy Weshy' on Netflix, Chrissy Chaos) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. Chris's Blocks: 00:00 Intro 3:08 Issues 10:11 Insecurities in Men 26:15 Catholicism 37:57 Social Media/Women 54:05 Being Away from New York 1:01:03 Being Alone Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt SPONSORS: Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/neal for $5 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Intro 00:41 Too Generous 4:47 Kindness 7:41 Parents 12:48 Success 16:43 Depression 20:05 Mom 27:45 Relationships 39:16 Wife 47:44 Bad Habits Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt SPONSORS: Miracle: https://trymiracle.com/neal BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/neal Honey: https://joinhoney.com/neal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal 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 Health 14:52 Imposter Syndrome 22:29 Father Issues 32:32 Social Media 41:17 Crowds 50:22 Boonky Nose 52:26 Small Talk 56:28 Sativa 57:38 Overcommitting 58:58 People Pleaser Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle (tw @WillyDaSquid) This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and Magic Spoon. https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month free https://magicspoon.com/neal for $5 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Shang-Chi, Crazy Rich Asians, Netflix special 'Speakeasy,' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. Ronny's Blocks: 00:00 Intro 6:20 Deferential 7:19 客气 17:57 Holidays 27:16 TV Shows 31:48 Nicer to strangers 37:35 Hates Umbrellas 42:35 Hates Small Talk 44:25 Hates Pick Your Brains 47:55 Dad Died 1:00:31 Showers After Dump Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Taylor Tomlinson (Netflix specials: Quarter-Life Crisis, Look At Me) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks. Taylor's Blocks: 00:00 Intro 07:07 Mom Died 10:44 Hypervigilant 16:31 Success + Relationships 36:29 Children 39:10 Anxiety 41:07 Drinking 55:55 Bipolar II 59:46 Religion Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Bobby Lee about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. Bobby's Blocks: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Social Drowner 02:12 Sore Winner 07:15 Drugs 16:54 God 24:35 Alone 33:56 Not Good at Confrontation 47:22 Addicted to Tragedy Porn 52:45 Riddled with Fear 55:13 Thinks People Don't Like Him 1:04:30 Revenge Fantasies Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased) Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Santino 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 Intro 04:48 Anxiety 09:26 Space + Time 18:22 Drinking + Staying Healthy 25:08 Overworking 35:14 Far from Family 42:37 Friendship 55:52 Lack of Appreciation Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased) Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Sebastian Maniscalco about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. Sebastian's Blocks: 00:00 Intro 03:47 High Anxiety/Stress 11:46 Family 21:33 Scorsese 27:09 Overthinking 34:52 Hypersensitivity 36:29 Avoiding Confrontation 45:28 People Who Have Self-Portraits Of Themselves As Artwork In Their Homes 49:18 Oversharing 53:15 Death Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased) Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Nikki Glaser about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks. Nikki's Blocks: Envy (3:28) Intimacy (38:55) Edging (40:54)  Relationships (43:47) Oversharing (1:01:46) Not Normal (1:08:25) Not A Model (1:10:17) Can’t Watch Self (1:19:14) Not Reaching Potential (1:20:10) Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased) Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Bert Kreischer about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. Bert's Blocks: Not Attractive (02:20) Competitive (06:24) Sensitivity (09:19) Insecurity (17:10) Death (43:46) Cynicism (53:03) Bert reacts to David Letterman voicemail (1:00:51) Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased) Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first episode of The Blocks Podcast, Neal Brennan interviews David Letterman.  Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234  Music by Asa Taconne. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Based on his Netflix comedy special, "Blocks." Neal Brennan interviews friends and colleagues about the things that make them feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how they are persevering despite these blocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices