Blocks w/ Neal Brennan

Neal Brennan interviews Mike Birbiglia (The Old Man & The Pool, Don't Think Twice, Sleepwalk with Me + 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 Intro10:20 Control25:30 Yelling39:55 Physical Strength43:05 Vegetables48:54 Fear of Mediocrity 58:48 Letting People Down1:04:48 Onstage vs. Off stage1:13:55 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://pavlok.com Code: NEAL for 40% off any device GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Seth Meyers (SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Pallbearer 9:37 Upbringing11:09 College 23:51 Temperamental 34:24 SNL Sixth Runner Up41:45 Risking Career for Weekend Update 55:57 Bombing at SNL1:22:06 Fatherhood----------------------------------------------------------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://mintmobile.com/NEAL for $15/month plus free shippingGameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchaseNeal Brennan interviews Seth Myers (SNL, Late Night with Seth Myers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia, Documentary Now) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Fred's Blocks:00:00 Intro22:41 Relationships26:50 Bands42:35 Heights49:59 Theater / Long Written Passages57:08 Venues with the word comedy1:05:05 Availability of Breakfast1:12:55 Writing a full length movie1:15:38 Closeness to other people----------------------------------------------------------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 code NEAL for your first month freeGameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Tom Papa (Breaking Bread w/ Tom Papa, We're All In This Together) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Tom's Blocks:00:00 Intro/Book16:49 Doesn’t Get Full28:41 Lacks Sincerity45:48 Stares at Things49:13 Death Doesn’t Scare Him1:01:37 Sees the Future1:09:49 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 code NEAL for your first month freeGameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro3:23 Crystal Meth18:57 Managing Loss29:38 Disbelief45:11 Patience48:54 Conflict1:07:28 Addicted to Risk1:12:56 Emotional Vulnerability1:20:57 Anger Associated with Ostracization1:35:44 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://nordvpn.com/neal for a huge discount + 1 additional monthhttps://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first monthGameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Jay Leno (Jay Leno's Garage + The Tonight 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 Intro13:40 Workaholic19:55 Money39:34 Letterman / Late Night Wars50:35 Relationships59:54 Competitive1:14:18 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Howie Mandel (Howie Mandel Does Stuff + America's Got Talent + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Howie's Blocks:00:00 Intro1:29 OCD24:26 ADHD30:57 FOMO39:14 Comfort54:57 Death1:00:34 Distraction + Fear1:28:02 Judgment1:42:59 Can’t Relate To Any Movies ----------------------------------------------------------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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews stand-up comedian and podcast host Iliza Shlesinger about vulnerability, the impact of likability and authenticity in success, dealing with rejection in the comedy industry, veganism and sustainable fashion, and the struggles of being a female comedian in a male-dominated industry.

Neal Brennan interviews Pete Holmes (You Made It Weird, Crashing) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Pete's blocks:00:00 Intro3:05 Wife Left6:24 Good Boy9:00 Behavioral Dysmorphia25:21 Hates Dog36:50 PTSD1:04:35 Routine1:13:00 Doesn't Like Music1:15:23 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://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first monthhttps://nordVPN.com/NEAL for a huge discount + 4 additional months FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal Brennan interviews Atsuko Okatsuka (The Intruder on HBO) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.----------------------------------------------------------Atsuko Okatsuka's blocks:00:00 Intro5:50 Paranoid Schizophrenic Mother27:47 Avoiding Confrontation41:56 Recomposes Family55:30 Unorganized & Late A Lot1:00:35 General Sadness1:03:36 Procrastinator1:05:35 Can’t Watch or Listen to Sad Things1:09:42 Loves Spoilers1:15:24 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://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first monthhttps://fitbod.me/NEAL for 25% off your subscriptionhttps://factormeals.com/neal40 for 40% off your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices