Neal Brennan interviews David Koechner ('The Goods,' 'Anchorman,' 'SNL') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 2:54 Parenting 12:48 Childhood 29:45 Alcoholism 39:20 Catholicism 55:55 What He’s Done ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: http...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 59
Neal Brennan interviews Rainn Wilson (new book 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Glowing Intro 3:20 Soul Boom 11:47 Anxiety 18:18 Growing up in Bahà’í Faith / Studying Religion 26:34 Senior Citizen Anxiety 33:30 Talk Shows 35:30 People Pleaser / Spiritual Practice 47:30 Gratitude 51:06 Sa...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 58
Neal Brennan interviews Heather McMahan ('Son I Never Had' on Netflix) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:00 Full Throttle 5:44 Anxious As Of Late 13:35 Wants Kids, No Desire for Baby 22:02 Worries Something Bad Is Going To Happen 25:57 Ads 31:44 Intuition 34:43 People Pleaser 37:38 Can't Pee on Airplanes 41:52 Confrontation 51:...
Jan 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 57
Neal Brennan interviews Gabriel Iglesias ('Stadium Fluffy' on Netflix) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 4:40 Upbringing 11:44 Managing Expectations 21:17 Losing Relationships 32:24 Simple Pleasures 39:50 The Past 55:30 Therapy and Drinking 1:02:24 Upside ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrenn...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 56
Neal Brennan interviews Jimmy Carr (The man we owe The Blocks Podcast to, 'His Dark Material' on Netflix & much 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 Executive Producer 4:13 Neal and Jimmy’s Relationship 11:46 Enmeshed 16:17 Relationships 28:47 Learning Disabled 45:35 Eating 50:19 Panic Attacks 55:34 Anxiety Disorder Counter Factu...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 55
Neal Brennan interviews Lil Rel Howery (Standup specials, ‘Vacation Friends 1&2,’ Get Out,’ ‘The Carmichael 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 Intro 5:18 Quitting Drinking for A Year 8:35 Fatherhood 9:40 Getting engaged at a Beyoncé concert 15:00 Panic Attacks 26:15 Fiancé 28:20 God 31:20 Therapy 44:46 How He’s Grown A...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 54
Neal Brennan interviews Gary Owen ('Think Like A Man,' 'Ride Along,' 'Comic View,' & 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 Intro 2:52 Angry At Biological Father 55:12 Anxiety 57:44 Reflection 1:02:35 Improvement ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets Watch Neal Brennan: Block...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 53
Neal Brennan interviews Jim Jefferies (Top 15 all-time standup comic, 'High & Dry' + multiple specials, 'The 1% Club,' 'Legit,' 'The Jim Jefferies Show') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 3:10 Uncoordinated 21:04 Piggery 32:15 Abusive Mother 44:18 Sensitive 1:26:13 Imposter Syndrome 1:31:02 Upside -----------------------------...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 52
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 Canceled 21:03 Voice / Lung Cancer 27:56 PTSD 52:04 MAGA Hecklers 58:52 What She’d Say To Trump 1:07:15 Family & Relationships 1:16:13...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 51
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 Intro 2:02 How He Got On 8:20 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 yes 1:08:01 Goals ------...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 50
Neal Brennan interviews Todd Barry (new special: Domestic Shorthair) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 6:23 Misophonia 19:00 Fear of Lightning/Storms 25:53 Hoarding 35:48 Diet 40:24 ADHD 44:00 OCD 51:42 Ruminating 1:04:26 What he’s done ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets ...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 49
Neal Brennan interviews Jo Koy ('Live from the LA Forum' + more on Netflix) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:28 Neal’s grudge 6:30 Mentally Ill Brother 15:42 Upbringing 18:57 Divorce 21:02 Can’t Touch His Neck 38:15 Can’t Sleep 59:25 Sleep Apnea 1:10:12 Doesn’t Like Patterns on Clothing 1:13:17 Addicted to Shopping 1:27:19 Upsi...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 48
Neal Brennan interviews Carrot Top (Headlining 6 nights/week at the Luxor in Vegas) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 3:44 Background 4:48 Tonight Show Audition 7:42 People Who Wouldn’t Book Him 12:42 Comedy Expectations vs. Reality 23:09 Early Rejection 26:09 Destiny 27:40 Feeling Sorry For Yourself 29:32 Vegas Residency 31:24 Pr...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 47
Ralph Barbosa ('Cowabunga' on Netflix) joins The Blocks Podcast to talk about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 9:20 Junk Food Addict 12:39 Procrastination 17:39 Raising his son 19:40 Barber 31:12 Relationships 45:05 Drug Dealer Family 50:56 Escape 56:00 Guilt About Not Being Present 1:00:58 Judgement 1:17:35 Upside 1:22:06 Emotional Go...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 46
Sarah Silverman ('Someone You Love' on Max, The Sarah Silverman Program + much more) joins The Blocks Podcast to talk about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 3:35 Teenage Bedwetter 5:15 Set At Night Ruins Day 25:08 Taking On Other People’s Anger 32:44 Fear of Not For Work Travel 37:05 Partner Travel 1:00:00 Work Identity 1:04:41 Fear o...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 45
Neal Brennan interviews Brian Regan (Top 10 All-Time Comedian) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Complimentary Intro 4:08 Writing Undefinable Bits 10:50 Not Being Funny Offstage 30:58 Clean vs. Dirty Comedy 46:16 Line Anxiety 54:16 Can’t Hear Well 1:06:16 Social Obligations 1:10:03 What He’s Done 1:12:05 Goals --------------------------...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 44
Neal Brennan interviews Eric Andre ('Bad Trip,' ''The Eric Andre Show,' 'Bombing with Eric Andre') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 4:08 Anxiety 11:34 Pranks 15:46 Drugs and Anxiety 41:15 Ready to Receive Love ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New N...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 43
Neal Brennan interviews Dan Soder ('Son of a Gary,' 'The Standups' + 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 Intro 2:08 People Pleaser 24:43 Substance Guy 37:37 Fear of Failure 42:22 Fear of Death 53:37 Intimacy Issues 1:00:35 Anxiety 1:06:01 What He’s Done ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.c...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 42
Neal Brennan interviews Tony Hawk (Pro Skater) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Pro Skater 9:11 Determination 41:25 Saying No 49:55 Having Confidence 54:47 Being Present 59:47 Accepting Failure 1:04:49 Managing Time 1:08:28 What He’s Done 1:09:55 Movie of his Life ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealb...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 41
Neal Brennan interviews Jameela Jamil ('Bad Dates' podcast, ''The Good Place,' + 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 Intro 2:48 Unsolicited Advice 20:41 PTSD 30:01 Worst Case Scenario Syndrome 36:41 Low Self-Esteem/Opinion 42:06 Social Rejection 52:04 Dysmorphia and Anorexia 1:07:35 Detached and Disconnected ----------------------...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 40
Neal Brennan interviews Terry Crews (new book 'Tough: My Journey to True Power', Brooklyn 99, Everybody Hates Chris, Idiocracy, America's Got Talent + 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 Intro 2:00 Upbringing of non-stop trauma 10:05 Artist 13:38 Football 24:09 Masculinity 34:44 Fear of Water 45:45 Me Too Story 1:05:09 Imposter Synd...
Sep 14, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 39
Neal Brennan interviews Steve-O ('Steve-O's Wild Ride,' 'Jackass,' 'Wildboyz') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Jackass 3:54 Clown 7:35 Properly Homeless 9:03 Can’t Apply Self To Anything He Doesn’t Want To Do 11:40 Testing Drugs 16:08 Stuntman Dreams 28:40 Clown College 35:31 Haphazard Lifestyle 36:46 Overdeveloped Concern for the Opi...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 38
Neal Brennan interviews Judd Apatow (The Bubble, This Is 40, Knocked Up, Superbad, Freaks & Geeks, Undeclared + much 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 Chatgpt 1:43 Done Trying to Look Good 5:33 What He Does 18:41 Existential Terror 29:00 Uncomfortable & Neurotic 39:07 Self-Esteem 56:01 Hypervigilance 1:06:57 Workaholism 1:...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Neal Brennan interviews Maria Bamford ('Old Baby', 'Lady Dynamite', 'The Maria Bamford Show + much 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 Intro 7:27 Eating Disorder 8:12 Manic 8:48 OCD 10:44 Guilt 12:50 Sad Sack 16:55 Depression 26:58 Suicidal Ideation 49:23 Nihilism 57:20 Bipolar II 1:02:19 Her Phone 1:05:40 Sloth 1:07:45 Narcissism ...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 36
Neal Brennan interviews Kumail Nanjiani ('The Big Sick,' 'Eternals,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Beta Male' + much 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 Intro 5:49 Running for President 20:27 Body Image 24:51 Wants to Be #1 26:10 Self-worth tied to career 28:21 Divorcing experience from results 38:49 Relationships 1:05:58 Guilt Regret Shame 1:...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 35
Neal Brennan interviews Adam Devine ('The Out-Laws,' 'Righteous Gemstones,' 'Workaholics' + 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 Intro 8:40 Likes to be liked 22:04 Health 39:22 Rotisserie Chicken 49:17 Crime + Mass Shootings 56:57 Rotisserie Chicken 57:53 Doesn’t Want to be Old 1:04:40 What He’s Done 1:09:50 Movie of His Life -------...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 34
Neal Brennan interviews Fortune Feimster ('Fubar,' 'Good Fortune,' 'Sweet & Salty' + much 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 Intro 9:35 Boundaries + People Pleasing 28:04 Overachiever 39:40 Eating 46:54 Listening 55:18 Going into certain cities as a gay woman 1:02:38 What She’s Done 1:08:43 Movie Question ---------------------...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 33
Neal Brennan interviews Tom Segura (Your Mom's House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Netflix Special 'Sledgehammer') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 10:02 Drugs & Money 13:45 Body Image 34:25 Fear of Not Knowing Who He Is 1:01:47 Kids & Relationships 1:08:55 Buying into His Own Narrative 1:17:17 How Trauma Changed His Life 1:38:18 Movi...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 32
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 Intro 10:20 Control 25:30 Yelling 39:55 Physical Strength 43:05 Vegetables 48:54 Fear of Mediocrity 58:48 Letting People Down 1:04:48 Onstage vs. Off stage 1:13:55 Movie Question ------------...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 31
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 Upbringing 11:09 College 23:51 Temperamental 34:24 SNL Sixth Runner Up 41:45 Risking Career for Weekend Update 55:57 Bombing at SNL 1:22:06 Fatherhood ---------------------------------------------------------- https:/...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 30
