Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Neal Brennan
May 29, 2024
Comedian Neal Brennan discusses psychedelics for depression, SNL experiences, and audience attention. The hosts explore mental health, comedy, gratitude in the entertainment industry, and challenges of sketch writing. They also touch on evolution in comedy, movies, dating apps, and visual effects.
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Ayahuasca Experience
- Neal Brennan discusses his experience with ayahuasca and how it helped his depression.
- Chris Rock sent him a New York Times article about it, prompting them to try it together twice.
Ayahuasca's Intensity
- Ayahuasca's intensity is described as a hundred times stronger than mushrooms.
- Taking it out of a party setting makes the experience different, more ceremonial.
Mushrooms with Norm, Dave, and Greg
- Neal Brennan recalls doing mushrooms with Norm Macdonald, Dave Chappelle, and Greg Giraldo.
- The experience was too energetic because of the group's dynamic.