

Blocks w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
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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May 11, 2023 • 1h 17min
Marc Maron
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 Intro15:03 Eating Disorder23:08 Drugs27:13 Relationships36:34 Codependency44:14 Death1:01:55 Biopic Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------SPONSORS:https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first monthDownload the Gametime App and use code BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2023 • 1h 10min
Sal Vulcano pt. 2
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 Intro00:15 Afraid in Showers4:00 Hotels19:20 Death47:30 Tags on Clothes49:14 Sentimental Attachment to Inanimate Objects56:43 Car1:04:03 Perfume + Cologne1:06:17 Movie Question----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------SPONSORS:https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month FREEhttps://nordvpn.com/neal for a huge discount + 4 additional months FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 20min
Kenan Thompson
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 Intro17:13 Afraid of Bees19:28 Diet26:41 Co-parenting29:58 Exercise31:36 Driving Hard38:08 Bites fingernails but clips toenails41:04 Tosses & Turns in his sleep----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234You 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

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Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 20min
Hasan Minhaj
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 Intro14:09 All In His Feelings43:49 ADHD49:52 Procrastination55:26 Fear of Loved Ones Dying----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------SPONSORS:Manscaped - https://www.manscaped.com promo code Neal for 20% off + Free shippingFactor - https://factormeals.com/neal50 for 50% off your first boxGametime - https://gametime.co/ code BLOCKS for $20 offHoney - https://joinhoney.com/neal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023 • 59min
Sal Vulcano pt. 1
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 + 9/1111:02 OCD17:00 Traffic20:39 Sweat24:35 Common Cold28:36 Strong Winds32:02 Bugs38:01 Cats40:15 Filth42:50 ADHD52:03 Crying----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme 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

Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 18min
Nick Kroll
Actor and comedian Nick Kroll discusses relationships, work confrontation, partnership, marriage, bathroom etiquette, rage at babies, struggles with eating and sugar, and skin conditions in a candid and entertaining conversation with Neal Brennan on the Blocks Podcast.

Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 3min
Sam Morril
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 Intro2:28 Biological Father10:37 Can’t Take Time Off But Also Exhausted 22:13 Afraid Success Will Go Away36:14 Alcohol44:15 Ladies--------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle--------------------------------------SPONSORS:https://gametime.co code: NEALhttps://bluechew.com/neal for first month freehttps://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 12min
Roy Wood Jr.
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 Passivity18:59 Fatherhood20:57 Leadership30:41 Fatherhood as it pertains to his perception of his father50:59 Work54:34 Doesn’t Celebrate1:00:03 Half Ayahuasca1:08:30 Three Standup Specials Lefthttps://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will HagleYouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvEAudio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 12min
Mark Normand
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 Intro2:55 Married7:56 Group Bombing11:20 Strange Upbringing18:57 OCD20:48 Bedwetter26:58 Drinking27:23 Anxiety34:21 Guilt37:35 Alone40:31 Dad43:42 Hates Being Shown Things46:05 Confrontation 50:10 Obligations51:47 Sleeping Pills59:48 Can't Thinkhttps://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New NealWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will HagleYouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvEAudio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=ytSPONSORS:BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 6min
Natasha Lyonne
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 Intro03:17 Drugs16:21 Aging22:20 Work43:24 Comparison56:55 HustlerWatch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will HagleYouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvEAudio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=ytSPONSORS:FitBod: https://fitbod.me/neal for 25% off your membershipMiracle: https://trymiracle.com/neal for 40% off and 3 free towels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices