Blocks w/ Neal Brennan

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 “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” 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 “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” 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 “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode.  ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:52 Childhood 8:15 Romantic Relationships with Men ---------------------------------------------------------- https://www.MeUndies.com/neal for 20% off plus free shipping 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. **Correction from DAG : "It was Dumb and Dumber that was offered to me in hopes of packaging me with Rob Schneider. Not Ace Ventura… my bad ✌🏾"** --------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️ Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” 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 “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” 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 “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” 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 “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” 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 “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” 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 “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” 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