Blocks w/ Neal Brennan

Neal Brennan
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Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 20min

Kathy Griffin

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 Canceled21:03 Voice / Lung Cancer27:56 PTSD52:04 MAGA Hecklers58:52 What She’d Say To Trump1:07:15 Family & Relationships1:16:13 What She’s Done / Upside----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------Sponsors:GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchaseDrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free soaps + free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 9min

"Weird Al" Yankovic

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 Intro2:02 How He Got On8:20 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 yes1:08:01 Goals----------------------------------------------------------https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).Edited by Will Hagle----------------------------------------------------------Sponsors:GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchaseBabbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% off your subscriptionShipstation.com Promo Code: NEAL for a FREE 60-day trialMarineLayer.com/Neal15 for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 8min

Todd Barry

Neal Brennan interviews Todd Barry, a comedian discussing his experiences with loneliness and overcoming obstacles. They talk about misophonia, fear of lightning/storms, hoarding, diet, ADHD, OCD, ruminating, and more.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 36min

Jo Koy

Neal Brennan interviews Jo Koy, comedian known for his Netflix specials, about his experience with mental illness, family background, and the challenges of pursuing a career in comedy. They also touch on personal preferences, vices, and the power of comedy as an escape. From sleep apnea and clothes patterns to addictive shopping and financial habits, they discuss a variety of interesting topics in this entertaining podcast.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 40min

Carrot Top

"Carrot Top" is an entertaining podcast where Neal Brennan interviews Carrot Top, a prop comic who performs in Vegas. They discuss Carrot Top's journey in comedy, personal rejection, the challenges of dating, the influence of comedic geniuses, and the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health. They also share funny encounters with Gallagher and Don Rickles. Listen to this episode to get a glimpse into Carrot Top's life and career as a comedian.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 30min

Ralph Barbosa

Ralph Barbosa, known for 'Cowabunga' on Netflix, discusses feeling lonely and isolated. Topics include junk food addiction, raising his son, relationships, escaping, guilt about not being present, and emotional goals.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 23min

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman talks about her experience as a teenage bedwetter, how performing at night ruins her day, and her fear of failure in the comedy industry. She also discusses the impact of bitterness and anger on mental health, the significance of work in shaping identity, and the importance of embracing failure in the comedy community.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 15min

Brian Regan

Neal Brennan interviews Brian Regan, a top 10 all-time comedian. They discuss Regan's feelings of loneliness and isolation, his writing process for creating undefinable bits, the challenges of performing clean comedy, his struggle with line anxiety, and the frustrations of navigating social situations with hearing difficulties.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 4min

Eric Andre

Eric Andre, comedian and actor known for 'Bad Trip,' 'The Eric Andre Show,' and 'Bombing with Eric Andre,' discusses anxiety, pranks, drugs, and the need to be ready to receive love in this entertaining podcast with Neal Brennan. They also delve into the link between creativity and mental health, creating stunts for a TV show, living in New York, personal growth through hallucinogens and MDMA therapy, reflections on father's health, and healing conversations and expressions of love.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 15min

Dan Soder

Neal Brennan interviews comedian Dan Soder about feeling lonely, substance abuse, fear of failure and death, intimacy issues, anxiety, and personal growth in comedy. They also discuss therapy, competition, and anxiety management through relaxation techniques.

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