Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal Brennan

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Jim Jefferies Dec 14, 2023

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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.

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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

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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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Kathy Griffin Dec 07, 2023

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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.

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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 What She’s Done / Upside

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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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"Weird Al" Yankovic Nov 30, 2023

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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.

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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

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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets

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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Todd Barry Nov 23, 2023

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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.

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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

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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets

Watch Todd Barry's 'Domestic Shorthair': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKuoreiI0a0

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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Jo Koy Nov 16, 2023

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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.

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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 Upside

1:30:00 Dream for Himself

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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets

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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Carrot Top Nov 09, 2023

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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.

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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 Pretty Good Life

36:54 Relationships

43:30 Not Neurotic

45:05 Being a Boss

48:02 Perfectionist

51:59 Mentors

54:47 Gallagher

1:18:28 Carlin

1:23:30 Act Burning Down

1:30:07 Upside

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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets

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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Ralph Barbosa Nov 02, 2023

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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.

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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 Goals

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https://nealbrennan.com

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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Sarah Silverman Oct 26, 2023

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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.

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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 of Failure

1:16:26 Goals For Herself

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https://nealbrennan.com

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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Brian Regan Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

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.

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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

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https://nealbrennan.com

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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Eric Andre Oct 12, 2023

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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.

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00:00 Intro

4:08 Anxiety

11:34 Pranks

15:46 Drugs and Anxiety

41:15 Ready to Receive Love

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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal

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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