Blocks w/ Neal Brennan 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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Jerry Seinfeld
Neal Brennan interviews Jerry Seinfeld ('Unfrosted' on Netflix, 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,' 'Bee Movie,' 'Seinfeld') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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Watch 'Unfrosted' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81481606
Shoutout to Andrew Schulz for use of the studio 😘
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00:00 Intro
00:37 Unfrosted
4:08 Growing up in the 50s and 60s
10:55 Starting comedy
19:39 Sponsor: BetterHelp
21:09 Sponsor: BlueChew
23:02 Standup & the 100M Dash
25:29 Finding Out Who You’re Not
27:04 Components of Standup
31:04 Meditation / Spirituality
35:47 Success in the early 90s
38:47 Relationship with Larry David
48:29 Popularity of ‘Seinfeld’
53:50 Sponsor: Manscaped
55:27 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
57:36 Working on ‘Seinfeld’
59:30 Marriage & Kids
1:05:28 Surprises of being a Parent
1:09:33 Life after ‘Seinfeld’
1:11:18 Editing Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
1:14:28 Generosity and Curiosity
1:17:50 Looking back on Career
1:22:08 Spiritual Lessons / Appreciating Himself
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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
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Marc Rebillet
Neal Brennan interviews Marc Rebillet about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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Subscribe to Marc Rebillet: @MarcRebillet
🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️
Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode.
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00:00
1:30 How He Came To Be
2:53 Making Music, Performing & Working Bad Jobs
11:32 Reggie Watts and Jack Black
14:41 Career Struggles
18:26 Career Trajectory
20:02 Overthinking His Job
28:26 Long Term Relationships
38:43 People Pleaser
46:20 Work Ethic
54:42 Resisting Advice
1:04:15 What He’s Done To Get Better
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FOLLOW & RATE Blocks:
» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161
» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r
https://nealbrennan.com for tickets
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
Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan
Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
#standup #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standupcomedian #marcrebillet
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Brian Simpson
Neal Brennan interviews Brian Simpson (Live from the Mothership on Netflix, BS w/ Brian Simpson podcast) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
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🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️
Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode.
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00:00 Intro
1:22 Upbringing / Foster Care
15:44 Not a Fan of Pageantry
22:48 Being Alone vs. Loneliness
26:11 Shooting His Foster Brother Story
39:23 Medication - ADHD, PTSD, etc.
53:59 Relationships with Women
1:05:29 Goals and Dreams
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FOLLOW & RATE Blocks:
» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161
» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r
https://nealbrennan.com for tickets
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
Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan
Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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David Cross
Neal Brennan interviews David Cross (Mr. Show, Arrested Development, Senses Working Overtime Podcast & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
**FYI: We understand there are audio issues starting around 48 min. We tried but couldn't repair them.**
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Watch David Cross' new special - 'Worst Daddy in the World': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnw65BBrlY4
Senses Working Overtime Podcast: https://officialdavidcross.com/pages/senses-working-overtime-with-david-cross
🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️
Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode.
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00:00 Intro / Mr. Show
3:49 Life / Upbringing
7:08 Rich Kid
20:04 Bob Odenkirk Partnership
26:59 Sponsor: BetterHelp
28:43 Anxiety + Drugs
45:55 The Illusion of Happiness
51:05 Guilt & Appreciation
52:46 Anger & Dissatisfaction w/ Creative Output
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THIS SHOW IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP:
https://www.BetterHelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month
FOLLOW & RATE Blocks:
» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161
» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r
https://nealbrennan.com for tickets
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
Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan
Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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Beth Stelling
Neal Brennan interviews Beth Stelling (''If You Didn't Want Me Then' on Netflix) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
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🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️
Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode.
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00:00 Intro
1:52 Childhood
8:15 Romantic Relationships with Men
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FOLLOW & RATE Blocks:
» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161
» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r
https://nealbrennan.com for tickets
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan
Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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David Alan Grier
Neal Brennan interviews David Alan Grier ('In Living Color,' 'The Carmichael Show' & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
**Correction from DAG : "It was Dumb and Dumber that was offered to me in hopes of packaging me with Rob Schneider. Not Ace Ventura… my bad ✌🏾"**
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🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️
Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode.
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00:00 Intro
7:12 Boomer Fight / Troll
9:55 Upbringing
22:00 Soldier's Story
28:30 In Living Color
31:15 Ace Ventura
39:10 Always wanting More
43:00 Comfortable with who he is
1:03:00 Acting Philosophy
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