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Blocks w/ Neal Brennan

By: Neal Brennan
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  • 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.
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  • Al Madrigal
    May 30 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Margaret Cho
    May 23 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Trevor Noah
    May 16 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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FANTASTIC

This was an excellent listen and one of the best interviews I have ever experienced. Neal and Pete had a phenomenal connection and the energy was palpable. I am better mentally for having listened to this and I am very grateful. Thank you Neal and thank you Pete.

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Great Interviews with Emotional Depth

Big fan of Neal, he does a great job interviewing his friends and bringing them to surprisingly emotional places. It's like listening to someone else's therapy sessions.

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Entertaining and thoughtful

I was hooked on Neal Brennan when I saw his specials as he is the perfect combination of introspective, smart, and of course, funny. He brings that same lens to the podcast. I listen to a lot of podcasts and have gotten more discerning as the market has gotten flooded. This is definitely worth a listen and I'm looking forward to more interviews.

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