Blocks w/ Neal Brennan

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