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    <description>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.</description>
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      <title>Ali Siddiq</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ali Siddiq (9+ standup specials) about dealing crack, his dad dealing cocaine, getting arrested and incarcerated, the emotional toll of his sister's death, being a "weird dad," growing up experiencing relative levels of poverty, the valet parking landscape of Houston, Slim Thug, his attitude toward violence, shooting people, breakdancing, how Billy D. Washington and D.L. Hughley helped him find his storytelling voice, 'This Is Not Happening,' longtime grudges, and how his life has been a rollercoaster of gratitude.

Get tickets for Ali Siddiq's Tour: https://alisiddiq.com/#section-a80lEppZfb
Subscribe to  @AliSiddiqComedy  

00:00 Intro
1:24 What his life’s been
3:02 Gratitude 
6:30 His dad’s cocaine dealing
9:30 Selling Crack
14:57 Sponsor: BetterHelp
16:54 Sponsor: Superpower
19:49 Arrest Story
42:18 Violence
1:00:11 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
1:03:15 Sponsor: CookUnity
1:06:20 Sponsor: Amentara
1:06:21 The Darkest Period of his life
1:09:56 His sister dying
1:17:30 Fatherhood
1:24:38 Storytelling &amp; ‘This is Not Happening’
1:37:08 What he makes of his life

Thanks to our sponsors! 

This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off

Head to https://www.Superpower.com and use code NEAL at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod

Experience chef-quality meals every week, delivered right to your door. Go to https://www.cookunity.com/NEAL for 50% off your first week.

Upgrade your denim game with rag &amp; bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code NEAL at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod

Go to https://www.amentara.com/go/neal and use code BLOCKS22 for 22% off your first order. Try low dose first. Your nervous system will thank you — or at least stop complaining so loudly.
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
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Get tickets for Ali Siddiq's Tour: https://alisiddiq.com/#section-a80lEppZfb
Subscribe to  @AliSiddiqComedy  

00:00 Intro
1:24 What his life’s been
3:02 Gratitude 
6:30 His dad’s cocaine dealing
9:30 Selling Crack
14:57 Sponsor: BetterHelp
16:54 Sponsor: Superpower
19:49 Arrest Story
42:18 Violence
1:00:11 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
1:03:15 Sponsor: CookUnity
1:06:20 Sponsor: Amentara
1:06:21 The Darkest Period of his life
1:09:56 His sister dying
1:17:30 Fatherhood
1:24:38 Storytelling &amp; ‘This is Not Happening’
1:37:08 What he makes of his life

Thanks to our sponsors! 

This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off

Head to https://www.Superpower.com and use code NEAL at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod

Experience chef-quality meals every week, delivered right to your door. Go to https://www.cookunity.com/NEAL for 50% off your first week.

Upgrade your denim game with rag &amp; bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code NEAL at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod

Go to https://www.amentara.com/go/neal and use code BLOCKS22 for 22% off your first order. Try low dose first. Your nervous system will thank you — or at least stop complaining so loudly.
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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Get tickets for Ali Siddiq's Tour: https://alisiddiq.com/#section-a80lEppZfb
Subscribe to <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCp1m5biWDhP6ogRCpD-qKpw"> @AliSiddiqComedy </a> 

00:00 Intro
1:24 What his life’s been
3:02 Gratitude 
6:30 His dad’s cocaine dealing
9:30 Selling Crack
14:57 Sponsor: BetterHelp
16:54 Sponsor: Superpower
19:49 Arrest Story
42:18 Violence
1:00:11 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
1:03:15 Sponsor: CookUnity
1:06:20 Sponsor: Amentara
1:06:21 The Darkest Period of his life
1:09:56 His sister dying
1:17:30 Fatherhood
1:24:38 Storytelling &amp; ‘This is Not Happening’
1:37:08 What he makes of his life

Thanks to our sponsors! 

This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off

Head to https://www.Superpower.com and use code NEAL at checkout for $20 off your membership. Unlock your new health intelligence. 100+ biomarkers. Every year. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod

Experience chef-quality meals every week, delivered right to your door. Go to https://www.cookunity.com/NEAL for 50% off your first week.

Upgrade your denim game with rag &amp; bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code NEAL at https://www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod

Go to https://www.amentara.com/go/neal and use code BLOCKS22 for 22% off your first order. Try low dose first. Your nervous system will thank you — or at least stop complaining so loudly.
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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</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Sarah Sherman</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Sarah Sherman (SNL, Live &amp; In The Flesh), AKA Sarah Squirm, about her fashion style, always wanting to be a comedian, going to Northwestern, her emo phase, anxiety, paranoia, delusion, SNL nightmares, why she thinks she's "kind of bad at standup," live sketches vs. Weekend Update, therapy, being gross and crazy, the internet, Adam Sandler and more.



00:00 ‘Live &amp; In The Flesh’ HBO Special

4:23 Origin Story

8:41 Her fashion style 

11:44 Wanting to be a comedian 

16:03 Going to Northwestern

17:13 Sponsor: Huel

19:35 Sponsor: Harrys

22:14 Anxiety &amp; Emo Phase

26:00 SNL Nightmares

28:01 Delusion &amp; Paranoia about her style of comedy

32:00 Family &amp; Anxiety

33:07 Sponsor: Squarespace

36:02 “Kind of bad at standup”

42:07 SNL - Live Sketches vs. Update

47:55 Therapy

55:03 Sponsor: Mando

56:59 Sponsor: Cheers Health

59:23 Crazy

1:05:30 Self-care

1:10:30 Adam Sandler

1:11:56 The Internet

1:16:20 Her relationship

1:18:40 Gross

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

My listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/NEAL #harryspod Check out https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEAL.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off with promo code NEAL at https://www.shopmando.com #mandopod 
Same night out — way better morning with Cheers. For a limited time my listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code NEAL at https://www.cheershealth.com/NEAL #Cheers #ad 

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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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00:00 ‘Live &amp; In The Flesh’ HBO Special

4:23 Origin Story

8:41 Her fashion style 

11:44 Wanting to be a comedian 

16:03 Going to Northwestern

17:13 Sponsor: Huel

19:35 Sponsor: Harrys

22:14 Anxiety &amp; Emo Phase

26:00 SNL Nightmares

28:01 Delusion &amp; Paranoia about her style of comedy

32:00 Family &amp; Anxiety

33:07 Sponsor: Squarespace

36:02 “Kind of bad at standup”

42:07 SNL - Live Sketches vs. Update

47:55 Therapy

55:03 Sponsor: Mando

56:59 Sponsor: Cheers Health

59:23 Crazy

1:05:30 Self-care

1:10:30 Adam Sandler

1:11:56 The Internet

1:16:20 Her relationship

1:18:40 Gross

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

My listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/NEAL #harryspod Check out https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEAL.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off with promo code NEAL at https://www.shopmando.com #mandopod 
Same night out — way better morning with Cheers. For a limited time my listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code NEAL at https://www.cheershealth.com/NEAL #Cheers #ad 

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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p>4:23 Origin Story</p>
<p>8:41 Her fashion style </p>
<p>11:44 Wanting to be a comedian </p>
<p>16:03 Going to Northwestern</p>
<p>17:13 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>19:35 Sponsor: Harrys</p>
<p>22:14 Anxiety &amp; Emo Phase</p>
<p>26:00 SNL Nightmares</p>
<p>28:01 Delusion &amp; Paranoia about her style of comedy</p>
<p>32:00 Family &amp; Anxiety</p>
<p>33:07 Sponsor: Squarespace</p>
<p>36:02 “Kind of bad at standup”</p>
<p>42:07 SNL - Live Sketches vs. Update</p>
<p>47:55 Therapy</p>
<p>55:03 Sponsor: Mando</p>
<p>56:59 Sponsor: Cheers Health</p>
<p>59:23 Crazy</p>
<p>1:05:30 Self-care</p>
<p>1:10:30 Adam Sandler</p>
<p>1:11:56 The Internet</p>
<p>1:16:20 Her relationship</p>
<p>1:18:40 Gross

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

My listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at https://www.Harrys.com/NEAL #harryspod Check out https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEAL.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off with promo code NEAL at https://www.shopmando.com #mandopod 
Same night out — way better morning with Cheers. For a limited time my listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code NEAL at https://www.cheershealth.com/NEAL #Cheers #ad 

----------------------------------------------------------
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</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Sam Harris</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Sam Harris (Making Sense, Waking Up) about his mother Susan Harris' sitcom history, philosophy of the mind, meditation, Trump, secular rationality, fiction writing, dropping out of Stanford, psychic powers, magic, eye contact, consuming bad news, pacifism, meditation vs. political agitation, social media addiction, leftist hypocrisy and much more.

Subscribe to  @samharrisorg  

00:00 Intro
2:25 His mother, Susan Harris
12:09 His father
15:13 Childhood perfectionism 
17:22 Fiction writing aspirations &amp; dropping out of college
18:52 MDMA 
30:40 Sponsor: Huel
32:58 Sponsor: Mars Men
35:04 Psychic Powers &amp; Spiritual Charisma
55:50 Eye Contact
1:02:28 Sponsor: Squarespace
1:04:30 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
1:06:08 Meditation vs. Political Agitation
1:14:12 Pacifism
1:23:30 Consuming Bad News
1:27:00 Social Media Addiction
1:40:34 Sponsor: Zocdoc
1:42:23 Trumpism &amp; Leftist Hypocrisy 
1:55:20 Political Optimism 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://www.Mengotomars.com

Check out https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEAL.

Visit https://www.rag-bone.com &amp; use promo code NEAL for 20% off your order!

Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/NEAL to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. 
----------------------------------------------------------
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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Sam Harris (Making Sense, Waking Up) about his mother Susan Harris' sitcom history, philosophy of the mind, meditation, Trump, secular rationality, fiction writing, dropping out of Stanford, psychic powers, magic, eye contact, consuming bad news, pacifism, meditation vs. political agitation, social media addiction, leftist hypocrisy and much more.

Subscribe to  @samharrisorg  

00:00 Intro
2:25 His mother, Susan Harris
12:09 His father
15:13 Childhood perfectionism 
17:22 Fiction writing aspirations &amp; dropping out of college
18:52 MDMA 
30:40 Sponsor: Huel
32:58 Sponsor: Mars Men
35:04 Psychic Powers &amp; Spiritual Charisma
55:50 Eye Contact
1:02:28 Sponsor: Squarespace
1:04:30 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
1:06:08 Meditation vs. Political Agitation
1:14:12 Pacifism
1:23:30 Consuming Bad News
1:27:00 Social Media Addiction
1:40:34 Sponsor: Zocdoc
1:42:23 Trumpism &amp; Leftist Hypocrisy 
1:55:20 Political Optimism 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://www.Mengotomars.com

Check out https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEAL.

Visit https://www.rag-bone.com &amp; use promo code NEAL for 20% off your order!

Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/NEAL to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. 
----------------------------------------------------------
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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Sam Harris (Making Sense, Waking Up) about his mother Susan Harris' sitcom history, philosophy of the mind, meditation, Trump, secular rationality, fiction writing, dropping out of Stanford, psychic powers, magic, eye contact, consuming bad news, pacifism, meditation vs. political agitation, social media addiction, leftist hypocrisy and much more.

Subscribe to <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCNAxrHudMfdzNi6NxruKPLw"> @samharrisorg </a> 

00:00 Intro
2:25 His mother, Susan Harris
12:09 His father
15:13 Childhood perfectionism 
17:22 Fiction writing aspirations &amp; dropping out of college
18:52 MDMA 
30:40 Sponsor: Huel
32:58 Sponsor: Mars Men
35:04 Psychic Powers &amp; Spiritual Charisma
55:50 Eye Contact
1:02:28 Sponsor: Squarespace
1:04:30 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
1:06:08 Meditation vs. Political Agitation
1:14:12 Pacifism
1:23:30 Consuming Bad News
1:27:00 Social Media Addiction
1:40:34 Sponsor: Zocdoc
1:42:23 Trumpism &amp; Leftist Hypocrisy 
1:55:20 Political Optimism 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

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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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      <title>Kevin Nealon</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Kevin Nealon (SNL, Weeds, Happy Gilmore) about ADHD, Johnny Carson, mirroring, SNL, painting, Lorne Michaels, death, Chris Farley, claustrophobia, Dana Carvey, defibrillators, Adam Sandler, Irish accents, Garry Shandling, his documentary, Anthony Bourdain, family, Larry David, relationships, Robin Williams, Jan Hooks, standup comedy, Steve Martin, sketch comedy, David Letterman, and possible dementia.

Subscribe to  @KevinNealoncomedy  

Art: https://kevinnealonart.com/

Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/i-exaggerate_9781419761980/

Oscar-nominated Documentary: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/come-see-me-in-the-good-light/umc.cmc.27uh51l7oh3ghql2gxb6xvb1s

00:00 Intro
1:42 Irish Catholic
5:13 ADD
8:10 Mirroring
9:54 Long career
12:14 Pre-SNL Career
19:02 Sponsor: Huel 
21:29 Sponsor: BetterHelp
23:34 SNL
35:00 Relationships &amp; Family
40:00 Anthony Bourdain
42:53 Claustrophobia 
49:44 Come See Me In The Good Light Documentary
50:55 Sponsor: SuperPower
53:34 Sponsor: Squarespace
55:28 Sponsor: RoSparks
58:06 Death
1:01:45 Celebrity Anecdotes

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

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Head to Superpower.com and use code [NEAL] at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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Subscribe to  @KevinNealoncomedy  

Art: https://kevinnealonart.com/

Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/i-exaggerate_9781419761980/

Oscar-nominated Documentary: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/come-see-me-in-the-good-light/umc.cmc.27uh51l7oh3ghql2gxb6xvb1s

00:00 Intro
1:42 Irish Catholic
5:13 ADD
8:10 Mirroring
9:54 Long career
12:14 Pre-SNL Career
19:02 Sponsor: Huel 
21:29 Sponsor: BetterHelp
23:34 SNL
35:00 Relationships &amp; Family
40:00 Anthony Bourdain
42:53 Claustrophobia 
49:44 Come See Me In The Good Light Documentary
50:55 Sponsor: SuperPower
53:34 Sponsor: Squarespace
55:28 Sponsor: RoSparks
58:06 Death
1:01:45 Celebrity Anecdotes

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off.

Head to Superpower.com and use code [NEAL] at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

Check out https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEAL.

Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order of medication to get hard at https://www.ro.co/BLOCKS
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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Subscribe to <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC0BfPXleDan8dMbel6-C89Q"> @KevinNealoncomedy </a> 

Art: https://kevinnealonart.com/

Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/i-exaggerate_9781419761980/

Oscar-nominated Documentary: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/come-see-me-in-the-good-light/umc.cmc.27uh51l7oh3ghql2gxb6xvb1s

00:00 Intro
1:42 Irish Catholic
5:13 ADD
8:10 Mirroring
9:54 Long career
12:14 Pre-SNL Career
19:02 Sponsor: Huel 
21:29 Sponsor: BetterHelp
23:34 SNL
35:00 Relationships &amp; Family
40:00 Anthony Bourdain
42:53 Claustrophobia 
49:44 Come See Me In The Good Light Documentary
50:55 Sponsor: SuperPower
53:34 Sponsor: Squarespace
55:28 Sponsor: RoSparks
58:06 Death
1:01:45 Celebrity Anecdotes

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show!

Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off.

Head to Superpower.com and use code [NEAL] at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

Check out https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEAL.

Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order of medication to get hard at https://www.ro.co/BLOCKS
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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).

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      <title>Robby Hoffman</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Robby Hoffman ('Wake Up' 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

01:31 Growing up Poor with 9 Siblings

05:09 Leaving religion and moving away 

13:53 Rich kids vs. Poor kids

18:50 Feeling like an outsider

19:50 Being called “annoying”

28:00 Having opinions on everything

35:00 Sponsor: Huel

37:54 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone

40:29 Top Surgery

56:00 2-year rule for decisions

59:52 Standup vs. Small Talk

1:03:53 Sponsor: Superpower

1:06:10 Sponsor: Squarespace

1:08:26 Dressing Boyish

1:12:24 Her identity 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Visit https://www.huel.com/Neal &amp; use promo code NEAL for 15% off online for new customers.

Visit https://www.rag-bone.com and use promo code NEAL for 20% off your order!

Go to https://www.SuperPower.com and use promo code NEAL for $20 off your membership.

Save 10% off your first purchase at https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL 
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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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#podcast #interview #robbyhoffman #mentalhealth #comedy
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Robby Hoffman ('Wake Up' 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

01:31 Growing up Poor with 9 Siblings

05:09 Leaving religion and moving away 

13:53 Rich kids vs. Poor kids

18:50 Feeling like an outsider

19:50 Being called “annoying”

28:00 Having opinions on everything

35:00 Sponsor: Huel

37:54 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone

40:29 Top Surgery

56:00 2-year rule for decisions

59:52 Standup vs. Small Talk

1:03:53 Sponsor: Superpower

1:06:10 Sponsor: Squarespace

1:08:26 Dressing Boyish

1:12:24 Her identity 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Visit https://www.huel.com/Neal &amp; use promo code NEAL for 15% off online for new customers.

Visit https://www.rag-bone.com and use promo code NEAL for 20% off your order!

Go to https://www.SuperPower.com and use promo code NEAL for $20 off your membership.

Save 10% off your first purchase at https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL 
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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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#podcast #interview #robbyhoffman #mentalhealth #comedy
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00:00 Intro</p>
<p>01:31 Growing up Poor with 9 Siblings</p>
<p>05:09 Leaving religion and moving away </p>
<p>13:53 Rich kids vs. Poor kids</p>
<p>18:50 Feeling like an outsider</p>
<p>19:50 Being called “annoying”</p>
<p>28:00 Having opinions on everything</p>
<p>35:00 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>37:54 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone</p>
<p>40:29 Top Surgery</p>
<p>56:00 2-year rule for decisions</p>
<p>59:52 Standup vs. Small Talk</p>
<p>1:03:53 Sponsor: Superpower</p>
<p>1:06:10 Sponsor: Squarespace</p>
<p>1:08:26 Dressing Boyish</p>
<p>1:12:24 Her identity 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Visit https://www.huel.com/Neal &amp; use promo code NEAL for 15% off online for new customers.

Visit https://www.rag-bone.com and use promo code NEAL for 20% off your order!

Go to https://www.SuperPower.com and use promo code NEAL for $20 off your membership.

Save 10% off your first purchase at https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL 
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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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      <title>Phil Hanley</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Phil Hanley (Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Get Phil Hanley's book: https://www.amazon.com/Spellbound-My-Life-Dyslexic-Wordsmith/dp/1250860156

00:00 Intro

00:34 Dyslexia 

9:27  Upbringing

10:41 Being a Male Model

19:24 Starting Comedy

19:46 Sponsor: Huel

22:34 Sponsor: RoSparks

25:19 Sponsor: BetterHelp

27:22 Being Grateful for Dyslexia

35:10 ADHD

36:42 How he is as a Romantic Partner

46:08 Sponsor: SquareSpace

48:50 Sponsor: Warby Parker

52:08 How he sees his life progressing

58:03 Empathy

1:03:55 Goals for his life 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Visit https://www.huel.com/Neal &amp; use promo code NEAL for 15% off for new customers.

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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Phil Hanley (Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Get Phil Hanley's book: https://www.amazon.com/Spellbound-My-Life-Dyslexic-Wordsmith/dp/1250860156

00:00 Intro

00:34 Dyslexia 

9:27  Upbringing

10:41 Being a Male Model

19:24 Starting Comedy

19:46 Sponsor: Huel

22:34 Sponsor: RoSparks

25:19 Sponsor: BetterHelp

27:22 Being Grateful for Dyslexia

35:10 ADHD

36:42 How he is as a Romantic Partner

46:08 Sponsor: SquareSpace

48:50 Sponsor: Warby Parker

52:08 How he sees his life progressing

58:03 Empathy

1:03:55 Goals for his life 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Visit https://www.huel.com/Neal &amp; use promo code NEAL for 15% off for new customers.

Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order ofmedication to get hard at http:ro.co/BLOCKS 

Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first monthSave 10% off your first purchase at https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL 

Get 15% off &amp; free shipping when you buy two pairs of glasses at https://www.warbyparker.com/NEAL

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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Phil Hanley (Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p>
<p>Get Phil Hanley's book: https://www.amazon.com/Spellbound-My-Life-Dyslexic-Wordsmith/dp/1250860156

00:00 Intro</p>
<p>00:34 Dyslexia </p>
<p>9:27  Upbringing</p>
<p>10:41 Being a Male Model</p>
<p>19:24 Starting Comedy</p>
<p>19:46 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>22:34 Sponsor: RoSparks</p>
<p>25:19 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>27:22 Being Grateful for Dyslexia</p>
<p>35:10 ADHD</p>
<p>36:42 How he is as a Romantic Partner</p>
<p>46:08 Sponsor: SquareSpace</p>
<p>48:50 Sponsor: Warby Parker</p>
<p>52:08 How he sees his life progressing</p>
<p>58:03 Empathy</p>
<p>1:03:55 Goals for his life 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Visit https://www.huel.com/Neal &amp; use promo code NEAL for 15% off for new customers.

Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order ofmedication to get hard at http:ro.co/BLOCKS 

Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first monthSave 10% off your first purchase at https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL 

Get 15% off &amp; free shipping when you buy two pairs of glasses at https://www.warbyparker.com/NEAL

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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Matt McCusker</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Matt McCusker (Matt &amp; Shane's Secret Podcast, New Netflix Special: A Humble Offering) 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 
00:15 Neal Reacts to Matt’s Special 
5:36 Matt &amp; Shane’s Secret Podcast 
8:43 Parenting 
16:05 Panic Attacks
29:04 Therapy and Psychology 
30:14 Sponsor: Huel
32:15 Sponsor: Superpower
34:18 Relationships
37:51 Anger
41:14 Therapy &amp; Self-Help
48:54 How Men Can Deal with the Menstrual Cycle
55:34 Sponsor: Squarespace
57:42 Sponsor: Bubs Naturals
1:00:07 Directionlessness 
1:04:28 Dissociation
1:18:48 How his life has improved 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Visit https://www.huel.com/Neal20 to get 20% off online '

Visit https://www.superpower.com/NEAL and use promo code NEAL for $20 off!

Visit https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase

Visit https://www.bubsnaturals.com and use promo code NEAL for 20% off Bubs Naturals.

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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Matt McCusker (Matt &amp; Shane's Secret Podcast, New Netflix Special: A Humble Offering) 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 
00:15 Neal Reacts to Matt’s Special 
5:36 Matt &amp; Shane’s Secret Podcast 
8:43 Parenting 
16:05 Panic Attacks
29:04 Therapy and Psychology 
30:14 Sponsor: Huel
32:15 Sponsor: Superpower
34:18 Relationships
37:51 Anger
41:14 Therapy &amp; Self-Help
48:54 How Men Can Deal with the Menstrual Cycle
55:34 Sponsor: Squarespace
57:42 Sponsor: Bubs Naturals
1:00:07 Directionlessness 
1:04:28 Dissociation
1:18:48 How his life has improved 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

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00:00 Intro 
00:15 Neal Reacts to Matt’s Special 
5:36 Matt &amp; Shane’s Secret Podcast 
8:43 Parenting 
16:05 Panic Attacks
29:04 Therapy and Psychology 
30:14 Sponsor: Huel
32:15 Sponsor: Superpower
34:18 Relationships
37:51 Anger
41:14 Therapy &amp; Self-Help
48:54 How Men Can Deal with the Menstrual Cycle
55:34 Sponsor: Squarespace
57:42 Sponsor: Bubs Naturals
1:00:07 Directionlessness 
1:04:28 Dissociation
1:18:48 How his life has improved 

Thanks to our sponsors! 

Visit https://www.huel.com/Neal20 to get 20% off online '

Visit https://www.superpower.com/NEAL and use promo code NEAL for $20 off!

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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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      <title>Hank Azaria</title>
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00:00 Intro

1:35 Career 

3:55 Apu

30:39 Sponsor: Ground News

33:03 Sponsor: Mando

35:17 Simpsons Characters He Voices

38:44 Perfectionism &amp; Uptightness

42:32 Drugs, Addiction and Codependency

56:20 Matthew Perry

1:04:57Workaholism and Fame

1:19:19 Impressionist

1:35:38 Parenting

1:41:23 Trump Quotes As Simpsons Characters


Thanks to our sponsors! 

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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Hank Azaria (The Simpsons, The Artist, Mystery Men, The Birdcage &amp; 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

1:35 Career 

3:55 Apu

30:39 Sponsor: Ground News

33:03 Sponsor: Mando

35:17 Simpsons Characters He Voices

38:44 Perfectionism &amp; Uptightness

42:32 Drugs, Addiction and Codependency

56:20 Matthew Perry

1:04:57Workaholism and Fame

1:19:19 Impressionist

1:35:38 Parenting

1:41:23 Trump Quotes As Simpsons Characters


Thanks to our sponsors! 

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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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<p>1:35:38 Parenting</p>
<p>1:41:23 Trump Quotes As Simpsons Characters
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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).

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      <title>Scott Galloway</title>
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Subscribe to Scott Galloway:  ⁨@TheProfGPod⁩  



Buy Scott's new book 'Notes on Being A Man': https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-on-Being-a-Man/Scott-Galloway/9781668084359

00:00 Intro

1:03 Backstory

3:22 Getting Rich

9:12 Growing up Poor

12:43 Addicted to Money &amp; Affirmation

16:43 Billionaires

22:25 Universities

30:01 How To Convince People About Progressivism

33:57 Sponsor: CookUnity

36:12 Sponsor: SuperPower

38:37 Masculinity

1:00:10 Sponsor: FitBod

1:03:42 Sponsor: GroundNews

1:05:44 Solutions

1:24:39 Parenting

1:39:25 Income Inequality

1:46:25 Billionaire Bunkers

1:52:20 Outro
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Subscribe to Scott Galloway:  ⁨@TheProfGPod⁩  



Buy Scott's new book 'Notes on Being A Man': https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-on-Being-a-Man/Scott-Galloway/9781668084359

00:00 Intro

1:03 Backstory

3:22 Getting Rich

9:12 Growing up Poor

12:43 Addicted to Money &amp; Affirmation

16:43 Billionaires

22:25 Universities

30:01 How To Convince People About Progressivism

33:57 Sponsor: CookUnity

36:12 Sponsor: SuperPower

38:37 Masculinity

1:00:10 Sponsor: FitBod

1:03:42 Sponsor: GroundNews

1:05:44 Solutions

1:24:39 Parenting

1:39:25 Income Inequality

1:46:25 Billionaire Bunkers

1:52:20 Outro
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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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Subscribe to Scott Galloway: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC1E1SVcVyU3ntWMSQEp38Yw"> ⁨@TheProfGPod⁩ </a> </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Buy Scott's new book 'Notes on Being A Man': https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Notes-on-Being-a-Man/Scott-Galloway/9781668084359

00:00 Intro</p>
<p>1:03 Backstory</p>
<p>3:22 Getting Rich</p>
<p>9:12 Growing up Poor</p>
<p>12:43 Addicted to Money &amp; Affirmation</p>
<p>16:43 Billionaires</p>
<p>22:25 Universities</p>
<p>30:01 How To Convince People About Progressivism</p>
<p>33:57 Sponsor: CookUnity</p>
<p>36:12 Sponsor: SuperPower</p>
<p>38:37 Masculinity</p>
<p>1:00:10 Sponsor: FitBod</p>
<p>1:03:42 Sponsor: GroundNews</p>
<p>1:05:44 Solutions</p>
<p>1:24:39 Parenting</p>
<p>1:39:25 Income Inequality</p>
<p>1:46:25 Billionaire Bunkers</p>
<p>1:52:20 Outro
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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).

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      <title>Michael Kosta</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Michael Kosta (The Daily Show, Standup) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Subscribe to Michael Kosta:  @MichaelKosta  

00:00 Intro
00:37 Birdman Joke
4:28 Code Switching &amp; Identity
5:58 Competitiveness
10:12 Long-term vs. Short Term Thinking
14:02 Arrogance in Comedy
16:30 Daily Show
19:02 Managing Competitiveness
22:25 Sponsor: BetterHelp
25:11 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
26:59 Pleasing Others
34:40 Effort
42:37 Sponsor: Aura Frames
45:09 Sponsor: Tushy
46:55 Alcohol 
56:00 Work-Family-Nature-Money Balance
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Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557

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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

Edited by Will Hagle
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Michael Kosta (The Daily Show, Standup) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Subscribe to Michael Kosta:  @MichaelKosta  

00:00 Intro
00:37 Birdman Joke
4:28 Code Switching &amp; Identity
5:58 Competitiveness
10:12 Long-term vs. Short Term Thinking
14:02 Arrogance in Comedy
16:30 Daily Show
19:02 Managing Competitiveness
22:25 Sponsor: BetterHelp
25:11 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
26:59 Pleasing Others
34:40 Effort
42:37 Sponsor: Aura Frames
45:09 Sponsor: Tushy
46:55 Alcohol 
56:00 Work-Family-Nature-Money Balance
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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Subscribe to Michael Kosta: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCP-PAwRgTIYnhH8Yp760RqQ"> @MichaelKosta </a> 

00:00 Intro
00:37 Birdman Joke
4:28 Code Switching &amp; Identity
5:58 Competitiveness
10:12 Long-term vs. Short Term Thinking
14:02 Arrogance in Comedy
16:30 Daily Show
19:02 Managing Competitiveness
22:25 Sponsor: BetterHelp
25:11 Sponsor: Rag &amp; Bone
26:59 Pleasing Others
34:40 Effort
42:37 Sponsor: Aura Frames
45:09 Sponsor: Tushy
46:55 Alcohol 
56:00 Work-Family-Nature-Money Balance
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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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      <title>Russell Peters</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Russell Peters (Act Your Age Live in Abu Dhabi &amp; 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
00:23 Meeting Neal with Chappelle in the 90s
1:24 Marriage &amp; Co-Parenting
4:21 Relationships
8:56 Why Russell Likes Nice Things
10:25 Financial Incompetence 
18:20 Touring
19:23 What he’d tell his younger self
22:09 How His Life Has Improved
29:21 Phoniness of the Industry
37:50 Inferiority Complex But Happy
46:09 Challenges of Being A Parent
56:17 Goals for Himself

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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Russell Peters (Act Your Age Live in Abu Dhabi &amp; 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
00:23 Meeting Neal with Chappelle in the 90s
1:24 Marriage &amp; Co-Parenting
4:21 Relationships
8:56 Why Russell Likes Nice Things
10:25 Financial Incompetence 
18:20 Touring
19:23 What he’d tell his younger self
22:09 How His Life Has Improved
29:21 Phoniness of the Industry
37:50 Inferiority Complex But Happy
46:09 Challenges of Being A Parent
56:17 Goals for Himself

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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Meeting Neal with Chappelle in the 90s
1:24 Marriage &amp; Co-Parenting
4:21 Relationships
8:56 Why Russell Likes Nice Things
10:25 Financial Incompetence 
18:20 Touring
19:23 What he’d tell his younger self
22:09 How His Life Has Improved
29:21 Phoniness of the Industry
37:50 Inferiority Complex But Happy
46:09 Challenges of Being A Parent
56:17 Goals for 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).

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      <description>Neal Brennan interviews James Sexton (Attorney, Author, Sexton Show) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Subscribe to James Sexton:  @sextonshow  

00:00 Intro
1:30 Fame
10:21 Childhood
14:29 Debate Skills
17:10 Trauma, Growth &amp; Divorce Clients
23:47 Sponsor: FitBod
26:06 Sponsor: Aura
28:11 Tactical Mind vs. Emotions
35:12 The 8 Mile Strategy
41:27 What All Divorce Cases Have in Common
43:56 Social Media &amp; Relationship Dissatisfaction
55:48 Sponsor: SuperPower
58:15 Sponsor: Mando
59:45 How to be vulnerable in relationships 
1:05:00 Offense vs. Defense in Relationships
1:20:00 Why Most People Shouldn’t Be Together
1:31:28 F.A.P.

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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

Edited by Will Hagle
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews James Sexton (Attorney, Author, Sexton Show) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Subscribe to James Sexton:  @sextonshow  

00:00 Intro
1:30 Fame
10:21 Childhood
14:29 Debate Skills
17:10 Trauma, Growth &amp; Divorce Clients
23:47 Sponsor: FitBod
26:06 Sponsor: Aura
28:11 Tactical Mind vs. Emotions
35:12 The 8 Mile Strategy
41:27 What All Divorce Cases Have in Common
43:56 Social Media &amp; Relationship Dissatisfaction
55:48 Sponsor: SuperPower
58:15 Sponsor: Mando
59:45 How to be vulnerable in relationships 
1:05:00 Offense vs. Defense in Relationships
1:20:00 Why Most People Shouldn’t Be Together
1:31:28 F.A.P.

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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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Subscribe to James Sexton: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCX8fJA8jEzNHLVUNIkunKXA"> @sextonshow </a> 

00:00 Intro
1:30 Fame
10:21 Childhood
14:29 Debate Skills
17:10 Trauma, Growth &amp; Divorce Clients
23:47 Sponsor: FitBod
26:06 Sponsor: Aura
28:11 Tactical Mind vs. Emotions
35:12 The 8 Mile Strategy
41:27 What All Divorce Cases Have in Common
43:56 Social Media &amp; Relationship Dissatisfaction
55:48 Sponsor: SuperPower
58:15 Sponsor: Mando
59:45 How to be vulnerable in relationships 
1:05:00 Offense vs. Defense in Relationships
1:20:00 Why Most People Shouldn’t Be Together
1:31:28 F.A.P.

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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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).

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      <title>Ari Melber</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ari Melber ('The Beat' on MSNBC) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Subscribe to the Ari Melber on Youtube:  @AriMelber  

00:00 Intro
3:25 Speed Reading
9:40 Defending journalism’s credibility
18:20 Truth vs. Fiction in News
22:10 Lawsuits &amp; Freedom of Speech
36:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp
37:41 Sponsor: Ground News
39:21 Career Ambitions
57:22 Breaking Tragic News
1:06:14 Sponsor: Mando
1:08:22 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
1:10:08 Duty &amp; Obligation in Life &amp; Work
1:13:45 Spirituality
1:16:35 Perfectionism &amp; Time Efficiency
1:25:27 Being Present vs. Time Traveling

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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Ari Melber ('The Beat' on MSNBC) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Subscribe to the Ari Melber on Youtube:  @AriMelber  

00:00 Intro
3:25 Speed Reading
9:40 Defending journalism’s credibility
18:20 Truth vs. Fiction in News
22:10 Lawsuits &amp; Freedom of Speech
36:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp
37:41 Sponsor: Ground News
39:21 Career Ambitions
57:22 Breaking Tragic News
1:06:14 Sponsor: Mando
1:08:22 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
1:10:08 Duty &amp; Obligation in Life &amp; Work
1:13:45 Spirituality
1:16:35 Perfectionism &amp; Time Efficiency
1:25:27 Being Present vs. Time Traveling

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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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Subscribe to the Ari Melber on Youtube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCFovbwWXUHkHsRT9eX2KQUQ"> @AriMelber </a> 

00:00 Intro
3:25 Speed Reading
9:40 Defending journalism’s credibility
18:20 Truth vs. Fiction in News
22:10 Lawsuits &amp; Freedom of Speech
36:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp
37:41 Sponsor: Ground News
39:21 Career Ambitions
57:22 Breaking Tragic News
1:06:14 Sponsor: Mando
1:08:22 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
1:10:08 Duty &amp; Obligation in Life &amp; Work
1:13:45 Spirituality
1:16:35 Perfectionism &amp; Time Efficiency
1:25:27 Being Present vs. Time Traveling

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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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      <title>Alain de Botton</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Alain de Botton (The School of Life) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Subscribe to the School of Life:  @theschooloflifetv  



00:00 Intro

00:33 Philosophy as self-therapy

3:24 ‘Status Anxiety’ &amp; Career Snobbery

5:30 You Will Marry the Wrong Person

11:40 The Tragedy of Baldness

14:02 Philosopher to Psychotherapy

16:55 Healing

19:50 Putting Your Wound To Use

20:40 Self-Pity

27:35 Difficulty of Changing

30:33 Love

32:36 Religion &amp; Spirituality 

40:14 Fatherhood

44:27 How The School of Life is Advice to Himself

45:49 Friendship

49:00 Neal &amp; Alain become friends

50:28 Sponsor: BetterHelp

52:30 Sponsor: Huel

55:45 Love vs. Friendship

57:10 Ending Relationships

1:00:30 Advice &amp; Wisdom

1:03:50 What Constitutes a “Good Friend”

1:08:50 Need for Validation

1:12:30 Sponsor: Tushy

1:15:42 Sponsor: Fitbod

1:18:27 What He Wishes He Could Do-Over

1:19:55 Being Flawed

1:21:35 American Ambition

1:23:55 Starting a Monestary

1:26:02 Panic

1:31:50 Philosophy as a Defense-Mechanism

1:33:40 Who Knows Themselves?

1:38:34 Reacting to his own quotes

2:01:40 Outro
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Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557

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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

Edited by Will Hagle

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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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Subscribe to the School of Life:  @theschooloflifetv  



00:00 Intro

00:33 Philosophy as self-therapy

3:24 ‘Status Anxiety’ &amp; Career Snobbery

5:30 You Will Marry the Wrong Person

11:40 The Tragedy of Baldness

14:02 Philosopher to Psychotherapy

16:55 Healing

19:50 Putting Your Wound To Use

20:40 Self-Pity

27:35 Difficulty of Changing

30:33 Love

32:36 Religion &amp; Spirituality 

40:14 Fatherhood

44:27 How The School of Life is Advice to Himself

45:49 Friendship

49:00 Neal &amp; Alain become friends

50:28 Sponsor: BetterHelp

52:30 Sponsor: Huel

55:45 Love vs. Friendship

57:10 Ending Relationships

1:00:30 Advice &amp; Wisdom

1:03:50 What Constitutes a “Good Friend”

1:08:50 Need for Validation

1:12:30 Sponsor: Tushy

1:15:42 Sponsor: Fitbod

1:18:27 What He Wishes He Could Do-Over

1:19:55 Being Flawed

1:21:35 American Ambition

1:23:55 Starting a Monestary

1:26:02 Panic

1:31:50 Philosophy as a Defense-Mechanism

1:33:40 Who Knows Themselves?

1:38:34 Reacting to his own quotes

2:01:40 Outro
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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Subscribe to the School of Life: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7IcJI8PUf5Z3zKxnZvTBog"> @theschooloflifetv </a> </p>
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<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>00:33 Philosophy as self-therapy</p>
<p>3:24 ‘Status Anxiety’ &amp; Career Snobbery</p>
<p>5:30 You Will Marry the Wrong Person</p>
<p>11:40 The Tragedy of Baldness</p>
<p>14:02 Philosopher to Psychotherapy</p>
<p>16:55 Healing</p>
<p>19:50 Putting Your Wound To Use</p>
<p>20:40 Self-Pity</p>
<p>27:35 Difficulty of Changing</p>
<p>30:33 Love</p>
<p>32:36 Religion &amp; Spirituality </p>
<p>40:14 Fatherhood</p>
<p>44:27 How The School of Life is Advice to Himself</p>
<p>45:49 Friendship</p>
<p>49:00 Neal &amp; Alain become friends</p>
<p>50:28 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>52:30 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>55:45 Love vs. Friendship</p>
<p>57:10 Ending Relationships</p>
<p>1:00:30 Advice &amp; Wisdom</p>
<p>1:03:50 What Constitutes a “Good Friend”</p>
<p>1:08:50 Need for Validation</p>
<p>1:12:30 Sponsor: Tushy</p>
<p>1:15:42 Sponsor: Fitbod</p>
<p>1:18:27 What He Wishes He Could Do-Over</p>
<p>1:19:55 Being Flawed</p>
<p>1:21:35 American Ambition</p>
<p>1:23:55 Starting a Monestary</p>
<p>1:26:02 Panic</p>
<p>1:31:50 Philosophy as a Defense-Mechanism</p>
<p>1:33:40 Who Knows Themselves?</p>
<p>1:38:34 Reacting to his own quotes</p>
<p>2:01:40 Outro
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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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      <title>Jon Lovett</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Jon Lovett (Pod Save America, Lovett or Leave It, Crooked Media) 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

1:55 Surprise Party Story

4:03 Writing background

4:49 Pod Save America

8:30 Rehabilitated Sad Sack 

10:03 Depression, ADHD, Edibles

11:21 Relationship with Ronan Farrow ending

16:38 Finding love again

25:04 Afraid of being alone

26:56 Never felt like part of the gay world

37:36 Victimization &amp; Liberals

54:09 Sponsor: BetterHelp

55:45 Sponsor: Mando

57:55 Democrats Rollout of LGBT Issues

1:03:30 Being funny

1:06:03 Democrat Leadership

1:15:36 Accepting voter limitations

1:30:28 Ronan Farrow Investigative Journalism Backlash

1:39:40 Crooked Con



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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Jon Lovett (Pod Save America, Lovett or Leave It, Crooked Media) 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

1:55 Surprise Party Story

4:03 Writing background

4:49 Pod Save America

8:30 Rehabilitated Sad Sack 

10:03 Depression, ADHD, Edibles

11:21 Relationship with Ronan Farrow ending

16:38 Finding love again

25:04 Afraid of being alone

26:56 Never felt like part of the gay world

37:36 Victimization &amp; Liberals

54:09 Sponsor: BetterHelp

55:45 Sponsor: Mando

57:55 Democrats Rollout of LGBT Issues

1:03:30 Being funny

1:06:03 Democrat Leadership

1:15:36 Accepting voter limitations

1:30:28 Ronan Farrow Investigative Journalism Backlash

1:39:40 Crooked Con



----------------------------------------------------------

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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Jon Lovett (Pod Save America, Lovett or Leave It, Crooked Media) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>1:55 Surprise Party Story</p>
<p>4:03 Writing background</p>
<p>4:49 Pod Save America</p>
<p>8:30 Rehabilitated Sad Sack </p>
<p>10:03 Depression, ADHD, Edibles</p>
<p>11:21 Relationship with Ronan Farrow ending</p>
<p>16:38 Finding love again</p>
<p>25:04 Afraid of being alone</p>
<p>26:56 Never felt like part of the gay world</p>
<p>37:36 Victimization &amp; Liberals</p>
<p>54:09 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>55:45 Sponsor: Mando</p>
<p>57:55 Democrats Rollout of LGBT Issues</p>
<p>1:03:30 Being funny</p>
<p>1:06:03 Democrat Leadership</p>
<p>1:15:36 Accepting voter limitations</p>
<p>1:30:28 Ronan Farrow Investigative Journalism Backlash</p>
<p>1:39:40 Crooked Con</p>
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<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
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<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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00:00 Intro
2:28 Growing up in Hollywood
4:11 Music career
6:13 Drugs
16:13 Getting Sober
18:55 Peg Bundy
24:49 Sponsor: Huel
27:45 ‘Married with Children’
33:30 Typecasting &amp; Dry Spells
37:30 Sobriety &amp; Marriage 
41:00 Parenting and Addiction
44:55 Remaining Present

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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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Sponsors:
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00:00 Intro
2:28 Growing up in Hollywood
4:11 Music career
6:13 Drugs
16:13 Getting Sober
18:55 Peg Bundy
24:49 Sponsor: Huel
27:45 ‘Married with Children’
33:30 Typecasting &amp; Dry Spells
37:30 Sobriety &amp; Marriage 
41:00 Parenting and Addiction
44:55 Remaining Present

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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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Sponsors:
https://www.huel.com promo code NEAL for 15% off for new customers.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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00:00 Intro
2:28 Growing up in Hollywood
4:11 Music career
6:13 Drugs
16:13 Getting Sober
18:55 Peg Bundy
24:49 Sponsor: Huel
27:45 ‘Married with Children’
33:30 Typecasting &amp; Dry Spells
37:30 Sobriety &amp; Marriage 
41:00 Parenting and Addiction
44:55 Remaining Present

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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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00:00 Intro
2:00 Is acting safe for kids?
8:00 Early acting career
11:20 American Pie: The Pie Scene
18:50 How his life changed post-American Pie
29:30 Partying
31:26 Sponsor: BetterHelp
33:32 Sponsor: Huel
36:10 Transition from ensemble star to leading man
41:20 Being typecast
46:45 OCD, Zoloft &amp; Mental Health
51:52 Drinking and drugs
57:10 Twitter
58:40 Addiction
1:03:47 Sponsor: Rag and Bone
1:06:13 Sponsor: Modern Mammals
1:07:32 Getting sober
1:21:00 How he’s changed
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Visit https://www.rag-bone.com and use promo code NEAL for 20% off.

Visit https://www.huel.com and use promo code NEAL for 15% off for new customers.

Visit https://www.modernmammals.com

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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00:00 Intro
2:00 Is acting safe for kids?
8:00 Early acting career
11:20 American Pie: The Pie Scene
18:50 How his life changed post-American Pie
29:30 Partying
31:26 Sponsor: BetterHelp
33:32 Sponsor: Huel
36:10 Transition from ensemble star to leading man
41:20 Being typecast
46:45 OCD, Zoloft &amp; Mental Health
51:52 Drinking and drugs
57:10 Twitter
58:40 Addiction
1:03:47 Sponsor: Rag and Bone
1:06:13 Sponsor: Modern Mammals
1:07:32 Getting sober
1:21:00 How he’s changed
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Visit https://www.rag-bone.com and use promo code NEAL for 20% off.

Visit https://www.huel.com and use promo code NEAL for 15% off for new customers.

Visit https://www.modernmammals.com

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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2:00 Is acting safe for kids?
8:00 Early acting career
11:20 American Pie: The Pie Scene
18:50 How his life changed post-American Pie
29:30 Partying
31:26 Sponsor: BetterHelp
33:32 Sponsor: Huel
36:10 Transition from ensemble star to leading man
41:20 Being typecast
46:45 OCD, Zoloft &amp; Mental Health
51:52 Drinking and drugs
57:10 Twitter
58:40 Addiction
1:03:47 Sponsor: Rag and Bone
1:06:13 Sponsor: Modern Mammals
1:07:32 Getting sober
1:21:00 How he’s changed
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Visit https://www.rag-bone.com and use promo code NEAL for 20% off.

Visit https://www.huel.com and use promo code NEAL for 15% off for new customers.

Visit https://www.modernmammals.com

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Matthew McConaughey (New book! 'Poems &amp; Prayers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. 



00:00 A Time To Kill 

00:58 Intro 

3:05 Musical Talking 

4:40 Seems Resolved 

7:06 Significance 

12:27 Violence of childhood 

16:00 Parenting

20:39 Dating two prom queens

21:45 Charisma

24:41 Heartbreak

29:42 Marriage 

33:57 Sponsor: BetterHelp

36:02 Sponsor: CookUnity

38:00 Nice Guys vs. Good Men

46:00 Serving vs. Leading the Family

51:44 Rom Coms

1:04:39 Jealousy

1:05:55 Prep for Dazed &amp; Confused

1:10:27 His approach to films

1:12:30 True Detective

1:17:22 What is a movie star?

1:20:18 Choosing Parts

1:24:44 Dazed &amp; Confused Ending

1:27:24 Meeting expectations

1:31:32 Personal standards

1:37:12 Sponsor: Mando

1:38:39 God

1:43:08 Egotistical Utilitarian

1:54:55 Matthew Reads From His Book





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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Go to https://www.cookunity.com/nealfree for free premium meals for life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Matthew McConaughey (New book! 'Poems &amp; Prayers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. 



00:00 A Time To Kill 

00:58 Intro 

3:05 Musical Talking 

4:40 Seems Resolved 

7:06 Significance 

12:27 Violence of childhood 

16:00 Parenting

20:39 Dating two prom queens

21:45 Charisma

24:41 Heartbreak

29:42 Marriage 

33:57 Sponsor: BetterHelp

36:02 Sponsor: CookUnity

38:00 Nice Guys vs. Good Men

46:00 Serving vs. Leading the Family

51:44 Rom Coms

1:04:39 Jealousy

1:05:55 Prep for Dazed &amp; Confused

1:10:27 His approach to films

1:12:30 True Detective

1:17:22 What is a movie star?

1:20:18 Choosing Parts

1:24:44 Dazed &amp; Confused Ending

1:27:24 Meeting expectations

1:31:32 Personal standards

1:37:12 Sponsor: Mando

1:38:39 God

1:43:08 Egotistical Utilitarian

1:54:55 Matthew Reads From His Book





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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Go to https://www.cookunity.com/nealfree for free premium meals for life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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<p>00:00 A Time To Kill </p>
<p>00:58 Intro </p>
<p>3:05 Musical Talking </p>
<p>4:40 Seems Resolved </p>
<p>7:06 Significance </p>
<p>12:27 Violence of childhood </p>
<p>16:00 Parenting</p>
<p>20:39 Dating two prom queens</p>
<p>21:45 Charisma</p>
<p>24:41 Heartbreak</p>
<p>29:42 Marriage </p>
<p>33:57 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>36:02 Sponsor: CookUnity</p>
<p>38:00 Nice Guys vs. Good Men</p>
<p>46:00 Serving vs. Leading the Family</p>
<p>51:44 Rom Coms</p>
<p>1:04:39 Jealousy</p>
<p>1:05:55 Prep for Dazed &amp; Confused</p>
<p>1:10:27 His approach to films</p>
<p>1:12:30 True Detective</p>
<p>1:17:22 What is a movie star?</p>
<p>1:20:18 Choosing Parts</p>
<p>1:24:44 Dazed &amp; Confused Ending</p>
<p>1:27:24 Meeting expectations</p>
<p>1:31:32 Personal standards</p>
<p>1:37:12 Sponsor: Mando</p>
<p>1:38:39 God</p>
<p>1:43:08 Egotistical Utilitarian</p>
<p>1:54:55 Matthew Reads From His Book</p>
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<p><br></p>
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<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Go to https://www.cookunity.com/nealfree for free premium meals for life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p>
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      <title>Ezra Klein</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ezra Klein (The Ezra Klein 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

00:28 Being a liberal leader

1:40 Biden &amp; Democrat Ineptitude

12:32 Social Media

17:30 Future for Democrats

22:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp 

23:40 Sponsor: CookUnity

25:09 Finding the right candidate

28:42 Career pressure

42:53 Transition from Writer to Performer

47:12 Sponsor: Huel

49:16 Sponsor: Mando

51:07 Information Hygiene

1:01:45 Joe Rogan and Podcasting

1:13:05 Not Paying Attention

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​Watch  @EzraKleinShow  



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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Go to https://www.cookunity.com/nealfree for free premium meals for life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!



Visit https://www.Huel.com and use promo code NEAL to get 15% off for new customers.



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Ezra Klein (The Ezra Klein 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

00:28 Being a liberal leader

1:40 Biden &amp; Democrat Ineptitude

12:32 Social Media

17:30 Future for Democrats

22:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp 

23:40 Sponsor: CookUnity

25:09 Finding the right candidate

28:42 Career pressure

42:53 Transition from Writer to Performer

47:12 Sponsor: Huel

49:16 Sponsor: Mando

51:07 Information Hygiene

1:01:45 Joe Rogan and Podcasting

1:13:05 Not Paying Attention

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​Watch  @EzraKleinShow  



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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Go to https://www.cookunity.com/nealfree for free premium meals for life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!



Visit https://www.Huel.com and use promo code NEAL to get 15% off for new customers.



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>00:28 Being a liberal leader</p>
<p>1:40 Biden &amp; Democrat Ineptitude</p>
<p>12:32 Social Media</p>
<p>17:30 Future for Democrats</p>
<p>22:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp </p>
<p>23:40 Sponsor: CookUnity</p>
<p>25:09 Finding the right candidate</p>
<p>28:42 Career pressure</p>
<p>42:53 Transition from Writer to Performer</p>
<p>47:12 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>49:16 Sponsor: Mando</p>
<p>51:07 Information Hygiene</p>
<p>1:01:45 Joe Rogan and Podcasting</p>
<p>1:13:05 Not Paying Attention</p>
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<p><br></p>
<p>​Watch <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCnxuOd8obvLLtf5_-YKFbiQ"> @EzraKleinShow </a> </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Go to https://www.cookunity.com/nealfree for free premium meals for life. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Visit https://www.Huel.com and use promo code NEAL to get 15% off for new customers.</p>
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<p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p>
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      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Callaghan (Channel 5, All Gas No Brakes) 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

1:13 Origins of All Gas No Breaks

3:40 Approach for Interviews

6:00 Avoiding Exploitation 

10:20 Stories he prefers covering

16:17 Reaction to Hunter Biden Interview

18:00 Scaling up Channel 5

21:49 Sponsor: BetterHelp

23:38 Sponsor: Huel

25:49 HPPD

29:05 Navigating Fame

33:55 Flat Affect

35:47 Mixing work &amp; friends

41:25 Workaholic

47:57 Sued by Trump

48:57 Cortisol Burnout

52:55 Sponsor: Mando

55:07 Sponsor: Superpower

57:42 Substance Abuse

59:53 Cancellation

1:04:58 Dear Kelly

1:10:12 Building relationships on the road

1:15:50 Empathy

1:17:00 Hunter Biden

1:18:30 Work vs. Relationships

1:19:55 Future plans  

1:23:00 Worried about Nothing

----------------------------------------------------------



​Follow  @Channel5YouTube  and  @allgasnobrakesshow  



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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Visit https://www.Huel.com and use promo code NEAL to get 15% off for new customers.



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Visit https://www.SuperPower.com for a special $199 price.



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Callaghan (Channel 5, All Gas No Brakes) 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

1:13 Origins of All Gas No Breaks

3:40 Approach for Interviews

6:00 Avoiding Exploitation 

10:20 Stories he prefers covering

16:17 Reaction to Hunter Biden Interview

18:00 Scaling up Channel 5

21:49 Sponsor: BetterHelp

23:38 Sponsor: Huel

25:49 HPPD

29:05 Navigating Fame

33:55 Flat Affect

35:47 Mixing work &amp; friends

41:25 Workaholic

47:57 Sued by Trump

48:57 Cortisol Burnout

52:55 Sponsor: Mando

55:07 Sponsor: Superpower

57:42 Substance Abuse

59:53 Cancellation

1:04:58 Dear Kelly

1:10:12 Building relationships on the road

1:15:50 Empathy

1:17:00 Hunter Biden

1:18:30 Work vs. Relationships

1:19:55 Future plans  

1:23:00 Worried about Nothing

----------------------------------------------------------



​Follow  @Channel5YouTube  and  @allgasnobrakesshow  



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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Visit https://www.Huel.com and use promo code NEAL to get 15% off for new customers.



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Visit https://www.SuperPower.com for a special $199 price.



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>1:13 Origins of All Gas No Breaks</p>
<p>3:40 Approach for Interviews</p>
<p>6:00 Avoiding Exploitation </p>
<p>10:20 Stories he prefers covering</p>
<p>16:17 Reaction to Hunter Biden Interview</p>
<p>18:00 Scaling up Channel 5</p>
<p>21:49 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>23:38 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>25:49 HPPD</p>
<p>29:05 Navigating Fame</p>
<p>33:55 Flat Affect</p>
<p>35:47 Mixing work &amp; friends</p>
<p>41:25 Workaholic</p>
<p>47:57 Sued by Trump</p>
<p>48:57 Cortisol Burnout</p>
<p>52:55 Sponsor: Mando</p>
<p>55:07 Sponsor: Superpower</p>
<p>57:42 Substance Abuse</p>
<p>59:53 Cancellation</p>
<p>1:04:58 Dear Kelly</p>
<p>1:10:12 Building relationships on the road</p>
<p>1:15:50 Empathy</p>
<p>1:17:00 Hunter Biden</p>
<p>1:18:30 Work vs. Relationships</p>
<p>1:19:55 Future plans  </p>
<p>1:23:00 Worried about Nothing</p>
<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>​Follow <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC-AQKm7HUNMmxjdS371MSwg"> @Channel5YouTube </a> and <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCtqxG9IrHFU_ID1khGvx9sA"> @allgasnobrakesshow </a> </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Visit https://www.Huel.com and use promo code NEAL to get 15% off for new customers.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Visit https://www.SuperPower.com for a special $199 price.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p>
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      <title>Nick Swardson</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Nick Swardson (Grandma's Boy, Bucky Larson, Specials, Pretend Time, Adam Sandler movies and 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

2:35 Congrats Marc Maron

3:10 Rebellious teenage years

21:48 Sponsor: BetterHelp

23:56 Sponsor: ExpressVPN

26:38 Addicted to Performing

29:30 Starting Comedy

34:47 Drinking on the Road

41:00 Quitting Drinking

49:35 Sponsor: Modern Mammals

51:08 Sponsor: Mando

54:07 Dark side of Alcohol

1:07:12 Anxiety from Alcohol

1:13:09 Key West Bender

1:21:03 Diabetes

1:25:30 Lucky to Be Alive

1:30:19 What He’s Proud Of

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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Visit https://www.expressvpn.com/NEAL to get an extra four months FREE!



Visit https://www.modernmammals.com to shop for hair products.



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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00:00 Intro

2:35 Congrats Marc Maron

3:10 Rebellious teenage years

21:48 Sponsor: BetterHelp

23:56 Sponsor: ExpressVPN

26:38 Addicted to Performing

29:30 Starting Comedy

34:47 Drinking on the Road

41:00 Quitting Drinking

49:35 Sponsor: Modern Mammals

51:08 Sponsor: Mando

54:07 Dark side of Alcohol

1:07:12 Anxiety from Alcohol

1:13:09 Key West Bender

1:21:03 Diabetes

1:25:30 Lucky to Be Alive

1:30:19 What He’s Proud Of

----------------------------------------------------------



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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Visit https://www.expressvpn.com/NEAL to get an extra four months FREE!



Visit https://www.modernmammals.com to shop for hair products.



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p><br></p>
<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>2:35 Congrats Marc Maron</p>
<p>3:10 Rebellious teenage years</p>
<p>21:48 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>23:56 Sponsor: ExpressVPN</p>
<p>26:38 Addicted to Performing</p>
<p>29:30 Starting Comedy</p>
<p>34:47 Drinking on the Road</p>
<p>41:00 Quitting Drinking</p>
<p>49:35 Sponsor: Modern Mammals</p>
<p>51:08 Sponsor: Mando</p>
<p>54:07 Dark side of Alcohol</p>
<p>1:07:12 Anxiety from Alcohol</p>
<p>1:13:09 Key West Bender</p>
<p>1:21:03 Diabetes</p>
<p>1:25:30 Lucky to Be Alive</p>
<p>1:30:19 What He’s Proud Of</p>
<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Visit https://www.expressvpn.com/NEAL to get an extra four months FREE!</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Visit https://www.modernmammals.com to shop for hair products.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Leanne Morgan</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Leanne Morgan ('I'm Every Woman' on Netflix, What in the World?! book, 'Leanne' 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

00:44 The White Ail Wong

1:00 Neal &amp; Leanne’s relationship 

1:49 Scared of LA

3:30 Leanne’s backstory

5:20 Femininity &amp; Masculinity

7:08 Chuck Morgan

8:20 Standup career

16:58 Sponsor: BetterHelp

18:54 Sponsor: Modern Mammals

20:23 Wanting to Go To Hollywood

27:28 College in Nashville

30:00 Ambition

34:00 Rejection

39:00 Sponsor: Huel

40:39 Sponsor: Mando

43:37 Living in a Double Wide

53:42 Imposter Syndrome

58:00 Spirituality 

1:01:39 Low self-esteem

1:04:38 Acting

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Watch 'Leanne' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81752004



Watch 'I'm Every Woman' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81636889



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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Visit https://www.modernmammals.com to shop for hair products.



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code NEAL at https://huel.com/NEAL (Minimum $75 purchase).”



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #earthquake #comedian
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Leanne Morgan ('I'm Every Woman' on Netflix, What in the World?! book, 'Leanne' 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

00:44 The White Ail Wong

1:00 Neal &amp; Leanne’s relationship 

1:49 Scared of LA

3:30 Leanne’s backstory

5:20 Femininity &amp; Masculinity

7:08 Chuck Morgan

8:20 Standup career

16:58 Sponsor: BetterHelp

18:54 Sponsor: Modern Mammals

20:23 Wanting to Go To Hollywood

27:28 College in Nashville

30:00 Ambition

34:00 Rejection

39:00 Sponsor: Huel

40:39 Sponsor: Mando

43:37 Living in a Double Wide

53:42 Imposter Syndrome

58:00 Spirituality 

1:01:39 Low self-esteem

1:04:38 Acting

----------------------------------------------------------

Watch 'Leanne' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81752004



Watch 'I'm Every Woman' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81636889



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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Visit https://www.modernmammals.com to shop for hair products.



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod 



Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code NEAL at https://huel.com/NEAL (Minimum $75 purchase).”



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

----------------------------------------------------------

#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #earthquake #comedian
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p><br></p>
<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>00:44 The White Ail Wong</p>
<p>1:00 Neal &amp; Leanne’s relationship </p>
<p>1:49 Scared of LA</p>
<p>3:30 Leanne’s backstory</p>
<p>5:20 Femininity &amp; Masculinity</p>
<p>7:08 Chuck Morgan</p>
<p>8:20 Standup career</p>
<p>16:58 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>18:54 Sponsor: Modern Mammals</p>
<p>20:23 Wanting to Go To Hollywood</p>
<p>27:28 College in Nashville</p>
<p>30:00 Ambition</p>
<p>34:00 Rejection</p>
<p>39:00 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>40:39 Sponsor: Mando</p>
<p>43:37 Living in a Double Wide</p>
<p>53:42 Imposter Syndrome</p>
<p>58:00 Spirituality </p>
<p>1:01:39 Low self-esteem</p>
<p>1:04:38 Acting</p>
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<p>Watch 'Leanne' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81752004</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch 'I'm Every Woman' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81636889</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
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<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
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      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Earthquake (Chappelle's Home Team - Earthquake: Legendary plus more specials) 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
2:30 Comedy Career
10:00 Spirituality 
16:02 Sponsor: BetterHelp
18:08 Sponsor: Tushy
20:09 Marriage
32:02 Selfishness
37:57 Inattentiveness
43:18 Sponsor: Modern Mammals
44:31 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
46:29 Biggest challenges of his life
57:47 Grudges
1:03:13 Improving relationships
1:13:15 Co-existing with a woman 
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Watch Earthquake's new special on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81497886

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

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2:30 Comedy Career
10:00 Spirituality 
16:02 Sponsor: BetterHelp
18:08 Sponsor: Tushy
20:09 Marriage
32:02 Selfishness
37:57 Inattentiveness
43:18 Sponsor: Modern Mammals
44:31 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
46:29 Biggest challenges of his life
57:47 Grudges
1:03:13 Improving relationships
1:13:15 Co-existing with a woman 
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Watch Earthquake's new special on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81497886

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Visit https://www.hellotushy.com and use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order.

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Visit https://www.expressvpn.com/NEAL for an extra 4 months FREE!

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2:30 Comedy Career
10:00 Spirituality 
16:02 Sponsor: BetterHelp
18:08 Sponsor: Tushy
20:09 Marriage
32:02 Selfishness
37:57 Inattentiveness
43:18 Sponsor: Modern Mammals
44:31 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
46:29 Biggest challenges of his life
57:47 Grudges
1:03:13 Improving relationships
1:13:15 Co-existing with a woman 
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Watch Earthquake's new special on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81497886

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Visit https://www.hellotushy.com and use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order.

Visit https://www.modernmammals.com to shop for hair products.

Visit https://www.expressvpn.com/NEAL for an extra 4 months FREE!

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      <title>Ramy Youssef</title>
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00:00 Intro

1:17 Television

2:45 911 Joke

4:20 In Love

5:05 Balancing Work &amp; Relationships

13:36 #1 Happy Family USA

21:15 Sponsor: Huel

23:54 Sponsor: Mando

25:50 Ramy Explains Islam to Neal

32:40 Shame

40:40 Forgetfulness

44:07 Sponsor: BetterHelp

45:46 Sponsor: House of Atlas

48:02 Sugar

51:55 Never drank alcohol

53:17 Right ankle

55:49 Goals for his life

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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code NEAL at https://huel.com/NEAL (Minimum $75 purchase).”



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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



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@HouseOfAtlas with the code [NEAL] at https://houseofatlas.com/NEAL #houseofatlaspod



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00:00 Intro

1:17 Television

2:45 911 Joke

4:20 In Love

5:05 Balancing Work &amp; Relationships

13:36 #1 Happy Family USA

21:15 Sponsor: Huel

23:54 Sponsor: Mando

25:50 Ramy Explains Islam to Neal

32:40 Shame

40:40 Forgetfulness

44:07 Sponsor: BetterHelp

45:46 Sponsor: House of Atlas

48:02 Sugar

51:55 Never drank alcohol

53:17 Right ankle

55:49 Goals for his life

----------------------------------------------------------



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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code NEAL at https://huel.com/NEAL (Minimum $75 purchase).”



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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Get 20% off sitewide + free shipping

@HouseOfAtlas with the code [NEAL] at https://houseofatlas.com/NEAL #houseofatlaspod



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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<p>4:20 In Love</p>
<p>5:05 Balancing Work &amp; Relationships</p>
<p>13:36 #1 Happy Family USA</p>
<p>21:15 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>23:54 Sponsor: Mando</p>
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<p>32:40 Shame</p>
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<p>44:07 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
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<p>48:02 Sugar</p>
<p>51:55 Never drank alcohol</p>
<p>53:17 Right ankle</p>
<p>55:49 Goals for his life</p>
<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code NEAL at https://huel.com/NEAL (Minimum $75 purchase).”</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping  with promo code [NEAL] at</p>
<p>https://www.shopmando.com !#mandopod</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Get 20% off sitewide + free shipping</p>
<p>@HouseOfAtlas with the code [NEAL] at https://houseofatlas.com/NEAL #houseofatlaspod</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p>
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1:33 Origin story

3:07 Ricky Gervais

7:49 Origins of the Office

10:56 Ambition in the UK vs. US

14:22 The Office First Season

17:11 Success

18:24 Christmas Specials

21:35 Sponsor: Mando

23:55 Sponsor: BetterHelp

25:52 American version of The Office

28:08 Secret sauce of his relationship with Ricky

34:42 American adaptation

39:12 Current roles and goals

48:08 Sponsor: Harrys

49:56 Tall

58:30 Comedy persona vs. who he really is

1:05:30 Ambition

1:07:00 Relationships

1:09:06 How Success Impacted Him

1:15:40 Stephen Imparts Wisdom

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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping  with promo code [NEAL] at

https://www.shopmando.com !#mandopod



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Get the shaving products that always deliver. Visit https://www.harrys.com/NEAL for a $5 Trial Set.



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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----------------------------------------------------------

00:00 Intro

1:33 Origin story

3:07 Ricky Gervais

7:49 Origins of the Office

10:56 Ambition in the UK vs. US

14:22 The Office First Season

17:11 Success

18:24 Christmas Specials

21:35 Sponsor: Mando

23:55 Sponsor: BetterHelp

25:52 American version of The Office

28:08 Secret sauce of his relationship with Ricky

34:42 American adaptation

39:12 Current roles and goals

48:08 Sponsor: Harrys

49:56 Tall

58:30 Comedy persona vs. who he really is

1:05:30 Ambition

1:07:00 Relationships

1:09:06 How Success Impacted Him

1:15:40 Stephen Imparts Wisdom

----------------------------------------------------------

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping  with promo code [NEAL] at

https://www.shopmando.com !#mandopod



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Get the shaving products that always deliver. Visit https://www.harrys.com/NEAL for a $5 Trial Set.



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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<p>1:33 Origin story</p>
<p>3:07 Ricky Gervais</p>
<p>7:49 Origins of the Office</p>
<p>10:56 Ambition in the UK vs. US</p>
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<p>17:11 Success</p>
<p>18:24 Christmas Specials</p>
<p>21:35 Sponsor: Mando</p>
<p>23:55 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>25:52 American version of The Office</p>
<p>28:08 Secret sauce of his relationship with Ricky</p>
<p>34:42 American adaptation</p>
<p>39:12 Current roles and goals</p>
<p>48:08 Sponsor: Harrys</p>
<p>49:56 Tall</p>
<p>58:30 Comedy persona vs. who he really is</p>
<p>1:05:30 Ambition</p>
<p>1:07:00 Relationships</p>
<p>1:09:06 How Success Impacted Him</p>
<p>1:15:40 Stephen Imparts Wisdom</p>
<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping  with promo code [NEAL] at</p>
<p>https://www.shopmando.com !#mandopod</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Get the shaving products that always deliver. Visit https://www.harrys.com/NEAL for a $5 Trial Set.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p>
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00:00 Intro

2:07 Getting discovered

6:34 Early singing career 

15:21 Singing with Celine Dion at the Grammys

20:11 Reaction to success

21:37 Insecurity

34:07 TV Special

35:04 You Raise Me Up

38:55 Loneliness from  Being Uncategorizable 

46:56 Building Walls

53:51 Sponsor: Tushy

55:44 Sponsor: Square

57:21 The Show Must Go On 

1:00:56 Work Life Balance 

1:02:57 Stage Fright

1:09:55 Hobbies

1:10:30 Talented Introvert

1:14:11 Depression

1:15:55 Self-Acceptance

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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Josh Groban (multi-platinum musician) 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

2:07 Getting discovered

6:34 Early singing career 

15:21 Singing with Celine Dion at the Grammys

20:11 Reaction to success

21:37 Insecurity

34:07 TV Special

35:04 You Raise Me Up

38:55 Loneliness from  Being Uncategorizable 

46:56 Building Walls

53:51 Sponsor: Tushy

55:44 Sponsor: Square

57:21 The Show Must Go On 

1:00:56 Work Life Balance 

1:02:57 Stage Fright

1:09:55 Hobbies

1:10:30 Talented Introvert

1:14:11 Depression

1:15:55 Self-Acceptance

----------------------------------------------------------

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at

https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code [NEAL] at https://www.hellotushy.com/NEAL



Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/NEAL! #squarepod



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>2:07 Getting discovered</p>
<p>6:34 Early singing career </p>
<p>15:21 Singing with Celine Dion at the Grammys</p>
<p>20:11 Reaction to success</p>
<p>21:37 Insecurity</p>
<p>34:07 TV Special</p>
<p>35:04 You Raise Me Up</p>
<p>38:55 Loneliness from  Being Uncategorizable </p>
<p>46:56 Building Walls</p>
<p>53:51 Sponsor: Tushy</p>
<p>55:44 Sponsor: Square</p>
<p>57:21 The Show Must Go On </p>
<p>1:00:56 Work Life Balance </p>
<p>1:02:57 Stage Fright</p>
<p>1:09:55 Hobbies</p>
<p>1:10:30 Talented Introvert</p>
<p>1:14:11 Depression</p>
<p>1:15:55 Self-Acceptance</p>
<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at</p>
<p>https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code [NEAL] at https://www.hellotushy.com/NEAL</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/NEAL! #squarepod</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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00:00 Intro

00:33 Testicular Cancer

3:44 White Rapper

4:59 DIY roots

6:18 Norm Macdonald &amp; Letterman

9:44 Experiencing sudden fame

15:05 Hosting SNL

19:08 Sponsor: Harrys

21:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp

23:13 Early adoption of creative technology

26:45 Negative reaction to fame

30:05 Shell shocked by fame

32:10 Downside of sudden fame

35:45 Relationship with Drew Barrymore

37:07 Anxiety

41:16 Testicular cancer

48:41 Difficulty of public relationship

51:39 Sponsor: RocketMoney

53:10 Moving back to Canada

1:03:29 Positive Thoughts

1:06:30 Procrastination &amp; Indecision

1:15:26 Keeping the Dream Alive

1:17:05 How His Relationship with Himself has changed

----------------------------------------------------------

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



An exclusive offer for our

listeners -- Get a $10 trial set for just $5 at https://www.harrys.com/NEAL 



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL today.



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Tom Green (The Tom Green Show, Freddy Got Fingered, This Is The Tom Green Documentary) 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

00:33 Testicular Cancer

3:44 White Rapper

4:59 DIY roots

6:18 Norm Macdonald &amp; Letterman

9:44 Experiencing sudden fame

15:05 Hosting SNL

19:08 Sponsor: Harrys

21:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp

23:13 Early adoption of creative technology

26:45 Negative reaction to fame

30:05 Shell shocked by fame

32:10 Downside of sudden fame

35:45 Relationship with Drew Barrymore

37:07 Anxiety

41:16 Testicular cancer

48:41 Difficulty of public relationship

51:39 Sponsor: RocketMoney

53:10 Moving back to Canada

1:03:29 Positive Thoughts

1:06:30 Procrastination &amp; Indecision

1:15:26 Keeping the Dream Alive

1:17:05 How His Relationship with Himself has changed

----------------------------------------------------------

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



An exclusive offer for our

listeners -- Get a $10 trial set for just $5 at https://www.harrys.com/NEAL 



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL today.



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>00:33 Testicular Cancer</p>
<p>3:44 White Rapper</p>
<p>4:59 DIY roots</p>
<p>6:18 Norm Macdonald &amp; Letterman</p>
<p>9:44 Experiencing sudden fame</p>
<p>15:05 Hosting SNL</p>
<p>19:08 Sponsor: Harrys</p>
<p>21:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>23:13 Early adoption of creative technology</p>
<p>26:45 Negative reaction to fame</p>
<p>30:05 Shell shocked by fame</p>
<p>32:10 Downside of sudden fame</p>
<p>35:45 Relationship with Drew Barrymore</p>
<p>37:07 Anxiety</p>
<p>41:16 Testicular cancer</p>
<p>48:41 Difficulty of public relationship</p>
<p>51:39 Sponsor: RocketMoney</p>
<p>53:10 Moving back to Canada</p>
<p>1:03:29 Positive Thoughts</p>
<p>1:06:30 Procrastination &amp; Indecision</p>
<p>1:15:26 Keeping the Dream Alive</p>
<p>1:17:05 How His Relationship with Himself has changed</p>
<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>An exclusive offer for our</p>
<p>listeners -- Get a $10 trial set for just $5 at https://www.harrys.com/NEAL </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL today.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p>
<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
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      <title>W. Kamau Bell</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews W. Kamau Bell (We Need to Talk About Cosby, United Shades of America, Who's With Me? 2025 standup tour) 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 We Need to Talk About Cosby

14:19 Sponsor: Huel

17:01 Sponsor: BetterHelp

18:25 Who Defines What's Black?

50:42 Sponsor: Aura

52:16 Sponsor: Tushy

53:48 Smart for a Comedian

1:05:31 America

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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



New customers visit https://www.Huel.com/NEAL today and use my code NEAL to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift.



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at https://www.AuraFrames.com. Promo Code [NEAL]



Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off

TUSHY with the code [NEAL] at https://hellotushy.com/[NEAL]



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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----------------------------------------------------------

00:00 Intro

9:20 We Need to Talk About Cosby

14:19 Sponsor: Huel

17:01 Sponsor: BetterHelp

18:25 Who Defines What's Black?

50:42 Sponsor: Aura

52:16 Sponsor: Tushy

53:48 Smart for a Comedian

1:05:31 America

----------------------------------------------------------

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 



Sponsors:



New customers visit https://www.Huel.com/NEAL today and use my code NEAL to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift.



This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at https://www.AuraFrames.com. Promo Code [NEAL]



Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off

TUSHY with the code [NEAL] at https://hellotushy.com/[NEAL]



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p>00:00 Intro</p>
<p>9:20 We Need to Talk About Cosby</p>
<p>14:19 Sponsor: Huel</p>
<p>17:01 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p>
<p>18:25 Who Defines What's Black?</p>
<p>50:42 Sponsor: Aura</p>
<p>52:16 Sponsor: Tushy</p>
<p>53:48 Smart for a Comedian</p>
<p>1:05:31 America</p>
<p>----------------------------------------------------------</p>
<p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p>
<p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsors:</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>New customers visit https://www.Huel.com/NEAL today and use my code NEAL to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at https://www.AuraFrames.com. Promo Code [NEAL]</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off</p>
<p>TUSHY with the code [NEAL] at https://hellotushy.com/[NEAL]</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Larry Wilmore</title>
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00:00 Intro
3:15 Dating, Marriage &amp; Kids
7:30 Therapy by Proxy
8:26 Emotions
13:53 Providing
25:01 Sponsor: Mando
26:52 Sponsor: BetterHelp
28:00 God &amp; Death
49:04 Sponsor: Rocket Money
50:24 Sponsor: Harry's
52:12 Procrastination &amp; Messiness
1:04:15 Empath/Sociopath
1:17:08 Likes being alone
1:23:23 Health
----------------------------------------------------------
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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with
@shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL today.

Get the shaving products that always deliver. Get Harry’s. Normally their trial set is $13 but right now you can get it for just $3 at harrys.com/NEAL.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Larry Wilmore (Nightly Show, Daily Show, Bernie Mac Show, Blackish, Insecure &amp; much more) 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
3:15 Dating, Marriage &amp; Kids
7:30 Therapy by Proxy
8:26 Emotions
13:53 Providing
25:01 Sponsor: Mando
26:52 Sponsor: BetterHelp
28:00 God &amp; Death
49:04 Sponsor: Rocket Money
50:24 Sponsor: Harry's
52:12 Procrastination &amp; Messiness
1:04:15 Empath/Sociopath
1:17:08 Likes being alone
1:23:23 Health
----------------------------------------------------------
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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with
@shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL today.

Get the shaving products that always deliver. Get Harry’s. Normally their trial set is $13 but right now you can get it for just $3 at harrys.com/NEAL.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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00:00 Intro
1:45 Retirement 
12:00 Mentoring
16:10 Clippers
19:50 Are NBA Players happy?
23:03 Sponsor: CookUnity
27:38 Coachability / arguing / Competitive
34:20 Clippers
47:40 Announcing 
51:46 Survey
53:00 Sponsor: Huel
55:19 Luka's shape
1:05:40 Positive visualization
1:13:30 General racial ambiguity 
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Go to https://www.cookunity.com/NEAL for 50% off your first week. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!

Take our audience survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/blockspodcast

New customers visit Huel.com SLASH NEAL today and use my code NEAL to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Blake Griffin (NBA Rookie of the Year, 5-time All-NBA, Amazon Prime announcer) 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
1:45 Retirement 
12:00 Mentoring
16:10 Clippers
19:50 Are NBA Players happy?
23:03 Sponsor: CookUnity
27:38 Coachability / arguing / Competitive
34:20 Clippers
47:40 Announcing 
51:46 Survey
53:00 Sponsor: Huel
55:19 Luka's shape
1:05:40 Positive visualization
1:13:30 General racial ambiguity 
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Go to https://www.cookunity.com/NEAL for 50% off your first week. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!

Take our audience survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/blockspodcast

New customers visit Huel.com SLASH NEAL today and use my code NEAL to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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00:00 Intro
00:48 Start in Show Business
5:25 Jerry Seinfeld
7:49 Improving at Standup
9:38 Moving to LA
12:51 Women in Comedy
14:51 Sponsor: Hims
16:05 Sponsor: Tushy
17:41 Bulletproof
19:71 Becoming Lesbian
26:29 Having a Kid
32:52 Sponsor: Mando
34:35 Sponsor: BetterHelp
35:53 Working
37:32 Seinfeld, Larry Sanders, Modern Family, Hacks
41:55 SNL Regrets
47:40 Career vs. Relationships
50:42 How to Write a Funny Speech
56:38 Spirituality / Mortality
59:45 Goals &amp; Regrets
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.hims.com/NEAL for your personalized ED treatment options.

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@shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Carol Leifer (Standup, 'Seinfeld,' 'Hacks,' 'SNL' &amp; Much More) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks. Carol's new book is called 'How to Write a Funny Speech... for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation &amp; Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place: https://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Funny-Speech-Graduation/dp/1797232231
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00:00 Intro
00:48 Start in Show Business
5:25 Jerry Seinfeld
7:49 Improving at Standup
9:38 Moving to LA
12:51 Women in Comedy
14:51 Sponsor: Hims
16:05 Sponsor: Tushy
17:41 Bulletproof
19:71 Becoming Lesbian
26:29 Having a Kid
32:52 Sponsor: Mando
34:35 Sponsor: BetterHelp
35:53 Working
37:32 Seinfeld, Larry Sanders, Modern Family, Hacks
41:55 SNL Regrets
47:40 Career vs. Relationships
50:42 How to Write a Funny Speech
56:38 Spirituality / Mortality
59:45 Goals &amp; Regrets
----------------------------------------------------------
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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.hims.com/NEAL for your personalized ED treatment options.

Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code [NEAL] at https://hellotushy.com/NEAL

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with
@shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.



Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>William H. Macy</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews William H. Macy (Shameless, Fargo, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville &amp; many more) 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 
1:19 Serendipitous
2:27 Becoming an Actor 
5:32 Different roles he’s played 
6:21 David Mamet 
10:10 Meddler 
16:00 Adlibbing vs writing
22:50 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
24:46 Sponsor: Mando
26:23 Procrastinator
32:00 Going deeper in his acting
34:54 Aging as an actor
39:25 Sponsor: BetterHelp
40:40 Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet
42:31 Fatherhood 
47:40 Too Honest 
55:04 Fargo
57:23 Boogie Nights
59:15 What makes Phillip Seymour Hoffman great 
1:01:00 Acting techniques
1:05:50 Accepting Himself 
1:08:30 Seabiscuit &amp; Pleasantville 
1:11:30 Shameless 
1:12:39 Woody Creek Distillers 
1:15:40 Continuing to Work 
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15%
off with the code [NEAL15] at theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 #theperfectjeanpod 

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with
@shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year
anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/[NEAL]
#Ridgepod


Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews William H. Macy (Shameless, Fargo, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville &amp; many 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 
1:19 Serendipitous
2:27 Becoming an Actor 
5:32 Different roles he’s played 
6:21 David Mamet 
10:10 Meddler 
16:00 Adlibbing vs writing
22:50 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
24:46 Sponsor: Mando
26:23 Procrastinator
32:00 Going deeper in his acting
34:54 Aging as an actor
39:25 Sponsor: BetterHelp
40:40 Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet
42:31 Fatherhood 
47:40 Too Honest 
55:04 Fargo
57:23 Boogie Nights
59:15 What makes Phillip Seymour Hoffman great 
1:01:00 Acting techniques
1:05:50 Accepting Himself 
1:08:30 Seabiscuit &amp; Pleasantville 
1:11:30 Shameless 
1:12:39 Woody Creek Distillers 
1:15:40 Continuing to Work 
----------------------------------------------------------
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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15%
off with the code [NEAL15] at theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 #theperfectjeanpod 

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with
@shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year
anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/[NEAL]
#Ridgepod


Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews William H. Macy (Shameless, Fargo, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville &amp; many more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro </p><p>1:19 Serendipitous</p><p>2:27 Becoming an Actor </p><p>5:32 Different roles he’s played </p><p>6:21 David Mamet </p><p>10:10 Meddler </p><p>16:00 Adlibbing vs writing</p><p>22:50 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean</p><p>24:46 Sponsor: Mando</p><p>26:23 Procrastinator</p><p>32:00 Going deeper in his acting</p><p>34:54 Aging as an actor</p><p>39:25 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p><p>40:40 Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet</p><p>42:31 Fatherhood </p><p>47:40 Too Honest </p><p>55:04 Fargo</p><p>57:23 Boogie Nights</p><p>59:15 What makes Phillip Seymour Hoffman great </p><p>1:01:00 Acting techniques</p><p>1:05:50 Accepting Himself </p><p>1:08:30 Seabiscuit &amp; Pleasantville </p><p>1:11:30 Shameless </p><p>1:12:39 Woody Creek Distillers </p><p>1:15:40 Continuing to Work </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><br></p><p>F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15%</p><p>off with the code [NEAL15] at theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 #theperfectjeanpod </p><p><br></p><p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with</p><p>@shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at</p><p>Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.</p><p><br></p><p>Take advantage of Ridge’s once-a-year</p><p>anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% Off right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/[NEAL]</p><p>#Ridgepod</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ari Shaffir</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ari Shaffir (America's Sweetheart on Netflix, You Be Trippin' Podcast, This Is Not Happening &amp; more) 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
00:58 Neal gives Ari his flowers
3:15 Anti-authority
6:12 Parking Lot Urchin
7:50 Moving to LA, Comedy Store, how he changed
13:39 Wanting to Make Things
17:40 Sponsor: CookUnity
19:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp
21:06 Doesn’t Care About Money
26:50 Living in Defiance
30:09 Travel
40:15 Doesn’t follow the news
45:05 Sponsor: Hims 
47:01 Sponsor: Rocket Money
48:15 Openly Amoral
49:50 Contrarian
52:03 Being positive
1:05:53 Drugs
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Subscribe to Ari Shaffir:  @arishaffir  
Subscribe to You Be Trippin':  @youbetrippinpod  

Watch Ari Shaffir: Jew - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2YtIBYM4w0

Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

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      <itunes:title>Ari Shaffir</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Ari Shaffir (America's Sweetheart on Netflix, You Be Trippin' Podcast, This Is Not Happening &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Ari Shaffir (America's Sweetheart on Netflix, You Be Trippin' Podcast, This Is Not Happening &amp; more) 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
00:58 Neal gives Ari his flowers
3:15 Anti-authority
6:12 Parking Lot Urchin
7:50 Moving to LA, Comedy Store, how he changed
13:39 Wanting to Make Things
17:40 Sponsor: CookUnity
19:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp
21:06 Doesn’t Care About Money
26:50 Living in Defiance
30:09 Travel
40:15 Doesn’t follow the news
45:05 Sponsor: Hims 
47:01 Sponsor: Rocket Money
48:15 Openly Amoral
49:50 Contrarian
52:03 Being positive
1:05:53 Drugs
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Subscribe to Ari Shaffir:  @arishaffir  
Subscribe to You Be Trippin':  @youbetrippinpod  

Watch Ari Shaffir: Jew - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2YtIBYM4w0

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Go to https://www.cookunity.com/NEAL for 50% off your first week. Thanks to CookUnity for supporting the show!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Visit https://www.hims.com/NEAL to start your free online visit. 

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Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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      <title>Joe List</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Joe List (Fourth of July, 'Enough for Everybody,' + more specials, 'The Standups' 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
1:12 Netflix Specials
3:30 Marriage
4:55 OCD
15:03 Sponsor: Tushy
16:36 Sponsor: Mando
18:08 GAD
23:00 Mental Health Improvements
25:45 Family &amp; Raising Kids
29:40 Fear of death
37:40 Panic Attacks &amp; Drinking
40:50 Guidance
44:50 Learned Behavior
48:00 Lack of Confidence
51:56 Sponsor: BetterHelp
53:31 Sponsor: Hims
55:27 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
56:54 Alcoholism  
1:03:23 Herpes
1:09:14 Tinnitus 
1:11:30 Hypochondria
1:13:00 Dying
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Subscribe to Joe List:  @JoeListComedy  

Watch Joe List: Enough for Everybody

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.hellotushy.com/NEAL for 10% off your entire order.

Visit https://www.shopmando.com &amp; use promo code NEAL for $5 off your Mando Starter Pack

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Visit https://www.hims.com/NEAL to start your free online visit. 

F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean
15% off with the code [NEAL15] at theperfectjean.nyc/[NEAL15] #theperfectjeanpod 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Joe List</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Joe List (Fourth of July, 'Enough for Everybody,' + more specials, 'The Standups' on Netflix) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Joe List (Fourth of July, 'Enough for Everybody,' + more specials, 'The Standups' 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
1:12 Netflix Specials
3:30 Marriage
4:55 OCD
15:03 Sponsor: Tushy
16:36 Sponsor: Mando
18:08 GAD
23:00 Mental Health Improvements
25:45 Family &amp; Raising Kids
29:40 Fear of death
37:40 Panic Attacks &amp; Drinking
40:50 Guidance
44:50 Learned Behavior
48:00 Lack of Confidence
51:56 Sponsor: BetterHelp
53:31 Sponsor: Hims
55:27 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
56:54 Alcoholism  
1:03:23 Herpes
1:09:14 Tinnitus 
1:11:30 Hypochondria
1:13:00 Dying
----------------------------------------------------------
Subscribe to Joe List:  @JoeListComedy  

Watch Joe List: Enough for Everybody

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.hellotushy.com/NEAL for 10% off your entire order.

Visit https://www.shopmando.com &amp; use promo code NEAL for $5 off your Mando Starter Pack

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

Visit https://www.hims.com/NEAL to start your free online visit. 

F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean
15% off with the code [NEAL15] at theperfectjean.nyc/[NEAL15] #theperfectjeanpod 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Jason Reitman</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Jason Reitman ('Saturday Night,' 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' 'Up in the Air,' 'Juno,' 'Thank You For Smoking' &amp; more) 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
1:30 Fears Obituary Credits 
3:00 Reason for Making 'Juno'
6:00 Ego After Making ‘Up In The Air’
7:45 Being Ivan Reitman’s son
11:00 Ambition &amp; Nepotism
14:22 Saturday Night 
23:08 Sponsor: ZocDoc
24:50 Sponsor: BetterHelp
26:25 Anxiety
30:05 Writing about show business
32:23 What his movies are really about
36:33 Young Adult
37:40 Movies that Hurt
39:22 Ghostbusters: Afterlife
43:51 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
45:07 Sponsor: Verso
46:26 Indie Director in Studio Director's Body
47:40 Movie Theaters vs. Streaming
55:15 Shame 
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.zocdoc.com/NEAL to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean
15% off with the code [NEAL15] at theperfectjean.nyc/[NEAL15] #theperfectjeanpod 

Visit https://ver.so/ and use coupon code NEAL at checkout to save 15% on your first order.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jason Reitman</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Jason Reitman ('Saturday Night,' 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' 'Up in the Air,' 'Juno,' 'Thank You For Smoking' &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Jason Reitman ('Saturday Night,' 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' 'Up in the Air,' 'Juno,' 'Thank You For Smoking' &amp; more) 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
1:30 Fears Obituary Credits 
3:00 Reason for Making 'Juno'
6:00 Ego After Making ‘Up In The Air’
7:45 Being Ivan Reitman’s son
11:00 Ambition &amp; Nepotism
14:22 Saturday Night 
23:08 Sponsor: ZocDoc
24:50 Sponsor: BetterHelp
26:25 Anxiety
30:05 Writing about show business
32:23 What his movies are really about
36:33 Young Adult
37:40 Movies that Hurt
39:22 Ghostbusters: Afterlife
43:51 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
45:07 Sponsor: Verso
46:26 Indie Director in Studio Director's Body
47:40 Movie Theaters vs. Streaming
55:15 Shame 
----------------------------------------------------------
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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.zocdoc.com/NEAL to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/neal and get on your way to being your best self.

F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean
15% off with the code [NEAL15] at theperfectjean.nyc/[NEAL15] #theperfectjeanpod 

Visit https://ver.so/ and use coupon code NEAL at checkout to save 15% on your first order.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Paul Scheer</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Paul Scheer ('Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' Human Giant, The League, Black Monday, How Did This Get Made? 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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00:00 Intro
1:48 Writing about Trauma
3:02 Origin of the book
5:50 Childhood abuse
10:05 Dad vs. Stepdad fight
11:59 Fighter 
14:18 Leaving his abusive stepfather 
20:21 Sponsor: Tushy
21:33 Sponsor: Mando
22:45 How childhood trauma affected his relationships
27:25 Relationships with his mother &amp; kids
36:20 Anger
43:00 Afraid to Rock the Boat
47:54 Sponsor: BetterHelp
49:17 ADHD
51:40 Figuring out Who He Is
1:00:00 Worst Thing He Ever Did
1:04:00 Embracing Anger
1:07:40 Parenting
1:13:40 Self-Reflection
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Order 'Joyful Recollections of Trauma' by Paul Scheer: https://www.paulscheer.com/my-book

Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:
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      <itunes:title>Paul Scheer</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Paul Scheer ('Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' Human Giant, The League, Black Monday, How Did This Get Made? Podcast) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Paul Scheer ('Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' Human Giant, The League, Black Monday, How Did This Get Made? 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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00:00 Intro
1:48 Writing about Trauma
3:02 Origin of the book
5:50 Childhood abuse
10:05 Dad vs. Stepdad fight
11:59 Fighter 
14:18 Leaving his abusive stepfather 
20:21 Sponsor: Tushy
21:33 Sponsor: Mando
22:45 How childhood trauma affected his relationships
27:25 Relationships with his mother &amp; kids
36:20 Anger
43:00 Afraid to Rock the Boat
47:54 Sponsor: BetterHelp
49:17 ADHD
51:40 Figuring out Who He Is
1:00:00 Worst Thing He Ever Did
1:04:00 Embracing Anger
1:07:40 Parenting
1:13:40 Self-Reflection
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Order 'Joyful Recollections of Trauma' by Paul Scheer: https://www.paulscheer.com/my-book

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:
https://www.HelloTushy.com/NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order. #sponsored 
https://www.ShopMando.com &amp; use promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando Starter Pack
The Blocks https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <title>Jerry O'Connell</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Jerry O'Connell (The Talk, Stand by Me, Kangaroo Jack &amp; much more) 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
1:00 Neal &amp; Jerry's 1992 Memory Disagreement
6:50 Stand by Me
12:20 Imposter Syndrome
14:40 Should there be Child Actors?
23:23 Jealousy of Corey Feldman and other people 
27:50 Sponsor: CookUnity
30:12 Sponsor: BetterHelp 
31:50 His Mom
38:00 relationships 
39:38 Living at Home During College
43:50 Insecurity in Marriage to Rebecca Romijn 
47:40 Jealousy &amp; Insecurity
52:40 The Talk ending
57:27 Holding yourself accountable
1:00:35 Sponsor: Aura Frames
1:02:11 Sponsor: Zocdoc
1:04:05 Cheap
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:
https://www.CookUnity.com/NEAL for 50% off your first week
https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
https://www.AuraFrames.com promo code: NEAL for $35 off your order
https://www.zocdoc.com/NEAL to book a top rated doctor today.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Jerry O'Connell (The Talk, Stand by Me, Kangaroo Jack &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Jerry O'Connell (The Talk, Stand by Me, Kangaroo Jack &amp; much more) 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
1:00 Neal &amp; Jerry's 1992 Memory Disagreement
6:50 Stand by Me
12:20 Imposter Syndrome
14:40 Should there be Child Actors?
23:23 Jealousy of Corey Feldman and other people 
27:50 Sponsor: CookUnity
30:12 Sponsor: BetterHelp 
31:50 His Mom
38:00 relationships 
39:38 Living at Home During College
43:50 Insecurity in Marriage to Rebecca Romijn 
47:40 Jealousy &amp; Insecurity
52:40 The Talk ending
57:27 Holding yourself accountable
1:00:35 Sponsor: Aura Frames
1:02:11 Sponsor: Zocdoc
1:04:05 Cheap
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:
https://www.CookUnity.com/NEAL for 50% off your first week
https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
https://www.AuraFrames.com promo code: NEAL for $35 off your order
https://www.zocdoc.com/NEAL to book a top rated doctor today.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Akaash Singh</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Akaash Singh ('Gaslit' special, Flagrant) 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
1:05 Starting Standup
13:05 Confrontation with Wife
15:45 How do you ask for what you want?
19:45 Guy relationships
22:58 His Own Emotions
24:30 Alcoholism in Family
26:30 Boundaries with Schulz
28:48 Sponsor: Verso
30:35 Sponsor: Tushy
32:26 Sleep
37:00 Talking about Family Onstage
48:22 Sponsor: Mando
50:21 Sponsor: Aura
51:58 Eating Healthy
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Watch Akaash Singh: Gaslit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HqJyq2SYU

Subscribe to  @akaashsinghcomedy  
Subscribe to  @OfficialFlagrant  

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.ver.so &amp; use promo code: NEAL for 15% off your first order.
Visit https://www.hellotushy.com/NEAL for 10% off your entire order.
Visit https://www.shopmando.com use promo code NEAL for $5 off your Mando Starter Pack         
Visit https://www.auraframes.com &amp; use promo code: NEAL for $35 off your order.

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Akaash Singh</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Akaash Singh ('Gaslit' special, Flagrant) 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
1:05 Starting Standup
13:05 Confrontation with Wife
15:45 How do you ask for what you want?
19:45 Guy relationships
22:58 His Own Emotions
24:30 Alcoholism in Family
26:30 Boundaries with Schulz
28:48 Sponsor: Verso
30:35 Sponsor: Tushy
32:26 Sleep
37:00 Talking about Family Onstage
48:22 Sponsor: Mando
50:21 Sponsor: Aura
51:58 Eating Healthy
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Watch Akaash Singh: Gaslit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HqJyq2SYU

Subscribe to  @akaashsinghcomedy  
Subscribe to  @OfficialFlagrant  

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.ver.so &amp; use promo code: NEAL for 15% off your first order.
Visit https://www.hellotushy.com/NEAL for 10% off your entire order.
Visit https://www.shopmando.com use promo code NEAL for $5 off your Mando Starter Pack         
Visit https://www.auraframes.com &amp; use promo code: NEAL for $35 off your order.

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Matteo Lane</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Matteo Lane (Hairplugs &amp; Heartache) 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
00:43 Andrew Schulz
4:30 Being a Gay Comedian
13:30 Being Gay Now vs. Then
15:28 Coming out of the closet 
18:40 Sponsor: Public Rec
21:01 Sponsor: Tushy
22:36 Anxiety
27:30 Sensitive
30:50 Dimming his own light for others
40:38 Being Gay in Relationships
48:08 Afraid of Not Being Liked 
49:23 Being Alone 
50:30 Fear of Looking Like A Bad Person
54:09 Sponsor: Mando
55:50 Sponsor: Aura
57:34 Feeling Left Out
1:00:50 Too In His Head 
1:04:30 Being Gay Now vs. Then
1:07:53 Fear-based
1:11:10 Dream for Himself
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Watch Matteo Lane: Hairplugs &amp; Heartache: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2rxborNVsc

Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Matteo Lane</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Matteo Lane (Hairplugs &amp; Heartache) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Matteo Lane (Hairplugs &amp; Heartache) 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
00:43 Andrew Schulz
4:30 Being a Gay Comedian
13:30 Being Gay Now vs. Then
15:28 Coming out of the closet 
18:40 Sponsor: Public Rec
21:01 Sponsor: Tushy
22:36 Anxiety
27:30 Sensitive
30:50 Dimming his own light for others
40:38 Being Gay in Relationships
48:08 Afraid of Not Being Liked 
49:23 Being Alone 
50:30 Fear of Looking Like A Bad Person
54:09 Sponsor: Mando
55:50 Sponsor: Aura
57:34 Feeling Left Out
1:00:50 Too In His Head 
1:04:30 Being Gay Now vs. Then
1:07:53 Fear-based
1:11:10 Dream for Himself
----------------------------------------------------------
Watch Matteo Lane: Hairplugs &amp; Heartache: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2rxborNVsc

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.publicrec.com &amp; use promo code: NEAL for 20% off your order.
Visit https://www.hellotushy.com/NEAL for 10% off your entire order.
Visit https://www.shopmando.com use promo code NEAL for $5 off your Mando Starter Pack                                                                                                                                                                                                      
Visit https://www.auraframes.com &amp; use promo code: NEAL for $35 off your order.

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <title>Ken Burns</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ken Burns (Leonardo Da Vinci on PBS plus The Civil War, The War, Jazz, Baseball and many more documentaries) 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
1:00 What qualifies for a Ken Burns documentary
2:16 Leonardo da Vinci
5:17 Self-parody
8:22 Why he decided to work on da Vinci
12:00 The Last Dance
16:50 da Vinci’s possible homosexuality
19:55 Ken Burns on Ken Burns
29:12 Sponsor: Verso
31:06 Sponsor: BetterHelp
32:43 Temper
38:12 Zen of the Brooklyn Bridge
39:49 Spirituality
44:53 Being Kind
53:44 Sponsor: Mando
56:10 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
57:45 Trying not to make the others wrong
1:01:50 Covering Wars &amp; Difficult Subjects
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Watch 'Leonardo da Vinci' on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/leonardo-da-vinci/

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.ver.so promo code: NEAL to save 15% on your first order.
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Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod

Visit https://www.uncommongoods.com/BLOCKS for 15% off your next gift.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Ken Burns</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Ken Burns (Leonardo Da Vinci on PBS plus The Civil War, The War, Jazz, Baseball and many more documentaries) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Ken Burns (Leonardo Da Vinci on PBS plus The Civil War, The War, Jazz, Baseball and many more documentaries) 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
1:00 What qualifies for a Ken Burns documentary
2:16 Leonardo da Vinci
5:17 Self-parody
8:22 Why he decided to work on da Vinci
12:00 The Last Dance
16:50 da Vinci’s possible homosexuality
19:55 Ken Burns on Ken Burns
29:12 Sponsor: Verso
31:06 Sponsor: BetterHelp
32:43 Temper
38:12 Zen of the Brooklyn Bridge
39:49 Spirituality
44:53 Being Kind
53:44 Sponsor: Mando
56:10 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
57:45 Trying not to make the others wrong
1:01:50 Covering Wars &amp; Difficult Subjects
----------------------------------------------------------
Watch 'Leonardo da Vinci' on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/leonardo-da-vinci/

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:

Visit https://www.ver.so promo code: NEAL to save 15% on your first order.
Visit https://www.bettterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month.

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at
Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod

Visit https://www.uncommongoods.com/BLOCKS for 15% off your next gift.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Ken Burns (Leonardo Da Vinci on PBS plus The Civil War, The War, Jazz, Baseball and many more documentaries) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:00 What qualifies for a Ken Burns documentary</p><p>2:16 Leonardo da Vinci</p><p>5:17 Self-parody</p><p>8:22 Why he decided to work on da Vinci</p><p>12:00 The Last Dance</p><p>16:50 da Vinci’s possible homosexuality</p><p>19:55 Ken Burns on Ken Burns</p><p>29:12 Sponsor: Verso</p><p>31:06 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p><p>32:43 Temper</p><p>38:12 Zen of the Brooklyn Bridge</p><p>39:49 Spirituality</p><p>44:53 Being Kind</p><p>53:44 Sponsor: Mando</p><p>56:10 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods</p><p>57:45 Trying not to make the others wrong</p><p>1:01:50 Covering Wars &amp; Difficult Subjects</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Watch 'Leonardo da Vinci' on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/leonardo-da-vinci/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><br></p><p>Visit https://www.ver.so promo code: NEAL to save 15% on your first order.</p><p>Visit https://www.bettterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month.</p><p><br></p><p>Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [NEAL] at</p><p>Mandopodcast.com/NEAL #mandopod</p><p><br></p><p>Visit https://www.uncommongoods.com/BLOCKS for 15% off your next gift.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ron Livingston</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ron Livingston (Loudermilk, Swingers, Office Space &amp; more) 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
00:56 Everyman
3:43 Swingers
8:16 Office Space
19:13 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
20:29 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
22:04 Executive Function
30:52 People Pleasing
43:53 Sponsor: Verso
45:40 Perfectionism
52:48 Fatherhood &amp; Adoption
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:
https://www.uncommongoods.com/BLOCKS for 15% off your next gift.
https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% off plus free shipping.
https://www.ver.so promo code: NEAL to save 15% on your first order.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Ron Livingston</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Ron Livingston (Loudermilk, Swingers, Office Space &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Ron Livingston (Loudermilk, Swingers, Office Space &amp; 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
00:56 Everyman
3:43 Swingers
8:16 Office Space
19:13 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
20:29 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
22:04 Executive Function
30:52 People Pleasing
43:53 Sponsor: Verso
45:40 Perfectionism
52:48 Fatherhood &amp; Adoption
----------------------------------------------------------
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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:
https://www.uncommongoods.com/BLOCKS for 15% off your next gift.
https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% off plus free shipping.
https://www.ver.so promo code: NEAL to save 15% on your first order.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Ron Livingston (Loudermilk, Swingers, Office Space &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:56 Everyman</p><p>3:43 Swingers</p><p>8:16 Office Space</p><p>19:13 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods</p><p>20:29 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean</p><p>22:04 Executive Function</p><p>30:52 People Pleasing</p><p>43:53 Sponsor: Verso</p><p>45:40 Perfectionism</p><p>52:48 Fatherhood &amp; Adoption</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) </p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://www.uncommongoods.com/BLOCKS for 15% off your next gift.</p><p>https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% off plus free shipping.</p><p>https://www.ver.so promo code: NEAL to save 15% on your first order.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Randall Park</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe, Fresh Off the Boat, WandaVision, Shortcomings) 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
1:30 Ali Wong
3:00 UCLA &amp; Asian-American representation
5:20 Parents &amp; Upbringing
6:24 How the Immigrant Experience Influenced Him
8:48 Randall’s dad passing away
12:27 Anxiety
16:43 How to undo existential dread 
20:47 Wanting to Be Liked
21:14 The Interview controversy  
24:17 Wanting to be Liked
28:43 Sponsor: Tushy
30:30 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
32:05 Fear of Success
36:12 Racism in Hollywood
45:35 Fear of Dead Animals
50:23 Mourning
1:00:50 Eulogy for his Father
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe, Fresh Off the Boat, Wandavision, Shortcomings) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
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00:00 Intro
1:30 Ali Wong
3:00 UCLA &amp; Asian-American representation
5:20 Parents &amp; Upbringing
6:24 How the Immigrant Experience Influenced Him
8:48 Randall’s dad passing away
12:27 Anxiety
16:43 How to undo existential dread 
20:47 Wanting to Be Liked
21:14 The Interview controversy  
24:17 Wanting to be Liked
28:43 Sponsor: Tushy
30:30 Sponsor: Uncommon Goods
32:05 Fear of Success
36:12 Racism in Hollywood
45:35 Fear of Dead Animals
50:23 Mourning
1:00:50 Eulogy for his Father
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsors:
https://www.hellotushy.com/NEAL for 10% off your entire order.
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Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <title>Ben Schwartz</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ben Schwartz (Ben Schwartz &amp; Friends, Parks &amp; Rec, Middleditch &amp; Schwartz and more) 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
00:48 Improv Tours
4:15 Social Media Addiction
9:28 Self-worth tied to job
24:33 People Pleaser
36:31 Relationships vs. Work
45:47 Staying Connected 
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Ben Schwartz</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Ben Schwartz (Ben Schwartz &amp; Friends, Parks &amp; Rec, Middleditch &amp; Schwartz and more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Ben Schwartz (Ben Schwartz &amp; Friends, Parks &amp; Rec, Middleditch &amp; Schwartz and more) 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
00:48 Improv Tours
4:15 Social Media Addiction
9:28 Self-worth tied to job
24:33 People Pleaser
36:31 Relationships vs. Work
45:47 Staying Connected 
----------------------------------------------------------
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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor:
Visit https://betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month.

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Robert Smigel</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Robert Smigel (SNL, Conan, TV Funhouse, Dana Carvey Show &amp; more) 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 Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
2:46 Robert Smigel intro
4:04 William Shatner
5:22 Competition at SNL
19:39 Writing for Seinfeld at SNL
23:45 Conan
29:58 Sponsor: Mando
31:42 Raising a Kid with Autism
37:58 Temper
43:25 Worry
47:51 Balancing Ambition &amp; Ethics
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Watch Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's 'Let's Make a Poop': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgC7uG7viMk

Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor:
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Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Robert Smigel</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Robert Smigel (SNL, Conan, TV Funhouse, Dana Carvey Show &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Robert Smigel (SNL, Conan, TV Funhouse, Dana Carvey Show &amp; more) 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 Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
2:46 Robert Smigel intro
4:04 William Shatner
5:22 Competition at SNL
19:39 Writing for Seinfeld at SNL
23:45 Conan
29:58 Sponsor: Mando
31:42 Raising a Kid with Autism
37:58 Temper
43:25 Worry
47:51 Balancing Ambition &amp; Ethics
----------------------------------------------------------
Watch Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's 'Let's Make a Poop': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgC7uG7viMk

Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor:
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Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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      <title>Tommy Tiernan</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Tommy Tiernan (The Tommy Tiernan Show, On tour in North America now) 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
1:38 Extremities
6:08 God
15:50 Tension
26:09 ADD, Maybe
30:09 Temper &amp; Parenting
35:14 Moody
40:35 Guilt
51:45 Age
1:01:10 Worry &amp; Obsession
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Tickets for Tommy Tiernan's North American tour - 'Tommedian' here: https://tommytiernan.ie/tommy-announces-north-american-tour-2024-dates/

Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Tommy Tiernan</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Tommy Tiernan (The Tommy Tiernan Show, On tour in North America now) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Tommy Tiernan (The Tommy Tiernan Show, On tour in North America now) 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
1:38 Extremities
6:08 God
15:50 Tension
26:09 ADD, Maybe
30:09 Temper &amp; Parenting
35:14 Moody
40:35 Guilt
51:45 Age
1:01:10 Worry &amp; Obsession
----------------------------------------------------------
Tickets for Tommy Tiernan's North American tour - 'Tommedian' here: https://tommytiernan.ie/tommy-announces-north-american-tour-2024-dates/

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Marlon Wayans</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Marlon Wayans (Good Grief special on Amazon, Wild Child Tour + much more) 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
00:53 Anxiety
9:33 Grief
22:07 Depression
27:02 Accepting His Trans Child
33:30 Sponsor: BetterHelp
34:32 Tupac, Biggie, Drake &amp; Kendrick
41:01 Confrontation in Relationships
50:12 OCD with Clothes
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 
Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Marlon Wayans</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Marlon Wayans (Good Grief special on Amazon, Wild Child Tour + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Marlon Wayans (Good Grief special on Amazon, Wild Child Tour + much more) 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
00:53 Anxiety
9:33 Grief
22:07 Depression
27:02 Accepting His Trans Child
33:30 Sponsor: BetterHelp
34:32 Tupac, Biggie, Drake &amp; Kendrick
41:01 Confrontation in Relationships
50:12 OCD with Clothes
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) 
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Sponsors:
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Stavros Halkias</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Stavros Halkias (Fat Rascal on Netflix, Let’s Start a Cult, Tires &amp; more) 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
2:00 Competitiveness
6:40 Health
13:42 Family Guilt
25:33 Sponsor: Tushy
27:32 Crowd Work
37:27 Rumination
42:38 Isolation
51:33 Artistic Integrity
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Follow Stavros Halkias:  @StavvyBaby  

Follow Neal Brennan: 
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.tushy.com/ use promo code: NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Stavros Halkias</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Stavros Halkias (Fat Rascal on Netflix, Let’s Start a Cult, Tires &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Stavros Halkias (Fat Rascal on Netflix, Let’s Start a Cult, Tires &amp; more) 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
2:00 Competitiveness
6:40 Health
13:42 Family Guilt
25:33 Sponsor: Tushy
27:32 Crowd Work
37:27 Rumination
42:38 Isolation
51:33 Artistic Integrity
----------------------------------------------------------
Follow Stavros Halkias:  @StavvyBaby  

Follow Neal Brennan: 
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X
TikTok

Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix

Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.tushy.com/ use promo code: NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Questions &amp; Answers</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan answers your questions about the things that make you feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how you are persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Death of an Alcoholic Family Member?
7:50 What’s with the dings?
9:46 Most Effective Depression Treatments?
18:00 Autism?
22:47 Sexual Guilt?
30:43 Family in Art?
34:25 Letting Go of People?
39:25 Feeling on Autopilot?
42:35 Loneliness in Relationships?
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Questions &amp; Answers</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan answers your questions about the things that make you feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how you are persevering despite these blocks.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Death of an Alcoholic Family Member?
7:50 What’s with the dings?
9:46 Most Effective Depression Treatments?
18:00 Autism?
22:47 Sexual Guilt?
30:43 Family in Art?
34:25 Letting Go of People?
39:25 Feeling on Autopilot?
42:35 Loneliness in Relationships?
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Felipe Esparza</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Felipe Esparza (Bad Decisions on Netflix, Last Comic Standing &amp; more) 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
2:25 Fame
5:08 Addiction
11:13 PTSD from growing up in Boyle Heights
20:31 Sponsor: Mando
22:30 Sponsor: BetterHelp
24:06 PCP
28:15 Terminator 2 Story
36:06 Recovery
46:15 Weed &amp; Mushrooms
51:30 Stuttering
56:56 Need for Respect &amp; Feeling Slighted
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Follow Felipe Esparza: @felipeesparza  

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.shopmando.com/ use promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Felipe Esparza</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Felipe Esparza (Bad Decisions on Netflix, Last Comic Standing &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
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00:00 Intro
2:25 Fame
5:08 Addiction
11:13 PTSD from growing up in Boyle Heights
20:31 Sponsor: Mando
22:30 Sponsor: BetterHelp
24:06 PCP
28:15 Terminator 2 Story
36:06 Recovery
46:15 Weed &amp; Mushrooms
51:30 Stuttering
56:56 Need for Respect &amp; Feeling Slighted
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Follow Felipe Esparza: @felipeesparza  

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.shopmando.com/ use promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Dan Harmon</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Dan Harmon (Community, Rick and Morty) 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 Before ‘Community’
4:37 Emotional Health headline
5:12 Thoughtlessness in Relationships
8:30 Emotional Origin Story
14:47 #metoo and apologies 
28:35 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
30:40 The Audience
32:05 Compulsion to be Special
42:25 Shame
55:57 Fearing Nobody Needing Him &amp; Being Alone
1:00:29 Nagging Concern That He’s Never Been A Person 
1:09:39 Goals for Himself
1:24:37 Face Blindness
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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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.ExpressVPN.com/NEAL for an extra 3 months free!
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Dan Harmon</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Dan Harmon (Community, Rick and Morty) 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 Before ‘Community’
4:37 Emotional Health headline
5:12 Thoughtlessness in Relationships
8:30 Emotional Origin Story
14:47 #metoo and apologies 
28:35 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
30:40 The Audience
32:05 Compulsion to be Special
42:25 Shame
55:57 Fearing Nobody Needing Him &amp; Being Alone
1:00:29 Nagging Concern That He’s Never Been A Person 
1:09:39 Goals for Himself
1:24:37 Face Blindness
----------------------------------------------------------
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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.ExpressVPN.com/NEAL for an extra 3 months free!
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Ed Helms</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ed Helms (The Goods, The Hangover, The Office, The Daily Show, Snafu podcast, &amp; more) 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 The Goods
3:33 Snafu
4:46 Diagnosed ADHD
10:22 Upside and Downsides
12:33 Confused by the World
17:08 Daily Show and Hangover auditions
23:32 Sponsor: Tushy
25:12 How ADHD diagnosis affected him
27:14 Imposter Syndrome
32:46 Bad with Names
37:19 Andy from The Office &amp; ADHD
44:56 Time Blindness
53:45 Studying others’ behavior
55:41 How he’s getting better
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Listen to Ed Helms' history podcast 'Snafu': https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-snafu-with-ed-helms-102539700/

Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan

Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix

Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix

Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.hellotushy.com/ &amp; use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order.
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Ed Helms</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Ed Helms (The Goods, The Hangover, The Office, The Daily Show, Snafu podcast, &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Ed Helms (The Goods, The Hangover, The Office, The Daily Show, Snafu podcast, &amp; more) 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 The Goods
3:33 Snafu
4:46 Diagnosed ADHD
10:22 Upside and Downsides
12:33 Confused by the World
17:08 Daily Show and Hangover auditions
23:32 Sponsor: Tushy
25:12 How ADHD diagnosis affected him
27:14 Imposter Syndrome
32:46 Bad with Names
37:19 Andy from The Office &amp; ADHD
44:56 Time Blindness
53:45 Studying others’ behavior
55:41 How he’s getting better
----------------------------------------------------------
Listen to Ed Helms' history podcast 'Snafu': https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-snafu-with-ed-helms-102539700/

Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan

Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix

Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix

Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.hellotushy.com/ &amp; use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order.
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Greg Fitzsimmons</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Greg Fitzsimmons (New special 'You Know Me' on Youtube, Fitzdog Radio &amp; more) 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
00:20 Feeling like a man after his dad died
08:19 Irish
24:17 Sponsor: BetterHelp
25:51 Being skinny got him into fights
41:36 Depression &amp; ADHD
49:47 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
53:43 Afraid of Being a Bad Father
1:07:46 Doesn’t Want to Seem Needy
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Watch Greg Fitzsimmons new special 'You Know Me,' live from the Mothership in Austin, TX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvUqkWh_x4U

Subscribe to  @GregFitzsimmonsComedy  

Watch Neal's episode of Fitzdog Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhW0bBG7ZBE

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Greg Fitzsimmons</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Greg Fitzsimmons (New special 'You Know Me' on Youtube, Fitzdog Radio &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Greg Fitzsimmons (New special 'You Know Me' on Youtube, Fitzdog Radio &amp; 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
00:20 Feeling like a man after his dad died
08:19 Irish
24:17 Sponsor: BetterHelp
25:51 Being skinny got him into fights
41:36 Depression &amp; ADHD
49:47 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
53:43 Afraid of Being a Bad Father
1:07:46 Doesn’t Want to Seem Needy
----------------------------------------------------------
Watch Greg Fitzsimmons new special 'You Know Me,' live from the Mothership in Austin, TX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvUqkWh_x4U

Subscribe to  @GregFitzsimmonsComedy  

Watch Neal's episode of Fitzdog Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhW0bBG7ZBE

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 (wthagle@gmail.com) 

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Johnny Knoxville</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Johnny Knoxville ('Jackass,' 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly' podcast &amp; 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
1:21 Big Brother Magazine
2:10 Self-defense equipment test video
3:05 What he thought his life was going to be
5:04 Jeff Tremaine
7:04 Spike Jones
8:08 Pitching Jackass
9:29 Copycat Incidents
14:57 Fame
16:33 Hunter S. Thompson
22:45 Sponsor: Thesis
24:51 Sponsor: Therapy Path
25:45 Jackass Movies
29:35 Anxiety
32:02 Helicopter Parent
33:43 Aging as a Jackass
34:40 Concussion from Bull in Jackass Forever
38:55 Avoiding Confrontation in Personal Relationships
49:32 Self-Worth
54:13 Done with Big Stunts
56:23 Softening in Old Age
59:03 What he makes of life
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Listen to Johnny Knoxville's podcast 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly': https://wondery.com/shows/pretty-sure-i-can-fly-with-johnny-knoxville-elna-baker/

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 (wthagle@gmail.com)

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://takethesis.com/ use promo code NEAL to save $60 on your subscription
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Johnny Knoxville</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Johnny Knoxville ('Jackass,' 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly' podcast &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Johnny Knoxville ('Jackass,' 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly' podcast &amp; 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
1:21 Big Brother Magazine
2:10 Self-defense equipment test video
3:05 What he thought his life was going to be
5:04 Jeff Tremaine
7:04 Spike Jones
8:08 Pitching Jackass
9:29 Copycat Incidents
14:57 Fame
16:33 Hunter S. Thompson
22:45 Sponsor: Thesis
24:51 Sponsor: Therapy Path
25:45 Jackass Movies
29:35 Anxiety
32:02 Helicopter Parent
33:43 Aging as a Jackass
34:40 Concussion from Bull in Jackass Forever
38:55 Avoiding Confrontation in Personal Relationships
49:32 Self-Worth
54:13 Done with Big Stunts
56:23 Softening in Old Age
59:03 What he makes of life
----------------------------------------------------------
Listen to Johnny Knoxville's podcast 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly': https://wondery.com/shows/pretty-sure-i-can-fly-with-johnny-knoxville-elna-baker/

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 (wthagle@gmail.com)

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://takethesis.com/ use promo code NEAL to save $60 on your subscription
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Johnny Knoxville ('Jackass,' 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly' podcast &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:21 Big Brother Magazine</p><p>2:10 Self-defense equipment test video</p><p>3:05 What he thought his life was going to be</p><p>5:04 Jeff Tremaine</p><p>7:04 Spike Jones</p><p>8:08 Pitching Jackass</p><p>9:29 Copycat Incidents</p><p>14:57 Fame</p><p>16:33 Hunter S. Thompson</p><p>22:45 Sponsor: Thesis</p><p>24:51 Sponsor: Therapy Path</p><p>25:45 Jackass Movies</p><p>29:35 Anxiety</p><p>32:02 Helicopter Parent</p><p>33:43 Aging as a Jackass</p><p>34:40 Concussion from Bull in Jackass Forever</p><p>38:55 Avoiding Confrontation in Personal Relationships</p><p>49:32 Self-Worth</p><p>54:13 Done with Big Stunts</p><p>56:23 Softening in Old Age</p><p>59:03 What he makes of life</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Listen to Johnny Knoxville's podcast 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly': https://wondery.com/shows/pretty-sure-i-can-fly-with-johnny-knoxville-elna-baker/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle (wthagle@gmail.com)</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://takethesis.com/ use promo code NEAL to save $60 on your subscription</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3655</itunes:duration>
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      <title>JB Smoove</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews JB Smoove ('Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'SNL,' 'Pootie Tang' &amp; more) 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
1:30 Writing for SNL, Pootie Tang, Curb Your Enthusiasm 
4:34 Neal guesses JB’s net worth
5:43 Curb Your Enthusiasm
6:43 Marriage
7:15 Simple 
11:10 Horrible Memory
14:41 Larry David &amp; Curb
18:26 Sponsor: Tushy
20:16 Patience
28:41 SNL
36:37 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
37:57 Doing Too Much 
43:19 Marriage
48:31 The Point of JB Smoove
50:34 How He’s Grown
----------------------------------------------------------
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

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.HelloTushy.com use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order
https://www.ExpressVPN.com/NEAL for an extra 3 months free!
----------------------------------------------------------
#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>JB Smoove</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a542ac18-5f58-11ef-a0a1-2b406d928a0a/image/ea8fd7a070fbffc0464547766b6fcb0c.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews JB Smoove ('Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'SNL,' 'Pootie Tang' &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews JB Smoove ('Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'SNL,' 'Pootie Tang' &amp; 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
1:30 Writing for SNL, Pootie Tang, Curb Your Enthusiasm 
4:34 Neal guesses JB’s net worth
5:43 Curb Your Enthusiasm
6:43 Marriage
7:15 Simple 
11:10 Horrible Memory
14:41 Larry David &amp; Curb
18:26 Sponsor: Tushy
20:16 Patience
28:41 SNL
36:37 Sponsor: ExpressVPN
37:57 Doing Too Much 
43:19 Marriage
48:31 The Point of JB Smoove
50:34 How He’s Grown
----------------------------------------------------------
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

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.HelloTushy.com use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order
https://www.ExpressVPN.com/NEAL for an extra 3 months free!
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews JB Smoove ('Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'SNL,' 'Pootie Tang' &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:30 Writing for SNL, Pootie Tang, Curb Your Enthusiasm </p><p>4:34 Neal guesses JB’s net worth</p><p>5:43 Curb Your Enthusiasm</p><p>6:43 Marriage</p><p>7:15 Simple </p><p>11:10 Horrible Memory</p><p>14:41 Larry David &amp; Curb</p><p>18:26 Sponsor: Tushy</p><p>20:16 Patience</p><p>28:41 SNL</p><p>36:37 Sponsor: ExpressVPN</p><p>37:57 Doing Too Much </p><p>43:19 Marriage</p><p>48:31 The Point of JB Smoove</p><p>50:34 How He’s Grown</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://www.HelloTushy.com use promo code NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order</p><p>https://www.ExpressVPN.com/NEAL for an extra 3 months free!</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Josh Peck</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Josh Peck ('Good Guys' podcast, 'Drake &amp; Josh,' 'The Amanda Show,' 'The Wackness,' 'Oppenheimer' &amp; much more) 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
1:16 10-year old Standup Comic
2:40 No Dad
8:02 Early acting career 
11:42 Rosie O’Donnell &amp; Conan
12:55 Nickelodeon 
14:28 Should there be child actors?
25:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp
26:37 Sponsor: Washington Post
28:37 Post Drake &amp; Josh
31:17 Losing Weight
34:36 Drugs &amp; Drinking &amp; Sobriety
43:32 Weight Loss
47:28 Self-centered
50:21 Parenting
56:42 Sponsor: Mando
59:34 Relationships
1:11:10 What he makes of life
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Josh Peck</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Josh Peck ('Good Guys' podcast, 'Drake &amp; Josh,' 'The Amanda Show,' 'The Wackness,' 'Oppenheimer' &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Josh Peck ('Good Guys' podcast, 'Drake &amp; Josh,' 'The Amanda Show,' 'The Wackness,' 'Oppenheimer' &amp; much more) 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
1:16 10-year old Standup Comic
2:40 No Dad
8:02 Early acting career 
11:42 Rosie O’Donnell &amp; Conan
12:55 Nickelodeon 
14:28 Should there be child actors?
25:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp
26:37 Sponsor: Washington Post
28:37 Post Drake &amp; Josh
31:17 Losing Weight
34:36 Drugs &amp; Drinking &amp; Sobriety
43:32 Weight Loss
47:28 Self-centered
50:21 Parenting
56:42 Sponsor: Mando
59:34 Relationships
1:11:10 What he makes of life
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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

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks

Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
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https://www.shopmando.com promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Josh Peck ('Good Guys' podcast, 'Drake &amp; Josh,' 'The Amanda Show,' 'The Wackness,' 'Oppenheimer' &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:16 10-year old Standup Comic</p><p>2:40 No Dad</p><p>8:02 Early acting career </p><p>11:42 Rosie O’Donnell &amp; Conan</p><p>12:55 Nickelodeon </p><p>14:28 Should there be child actors?</p><p>25:10 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p><p>26:37 Sponsor: Washington Post</p><p>28:37 Post Drake &amp; Josh</p><p>31:17 Losing Weight</p><p>34:36 Drugs &amp; Drinking &amp; Sobriety</p><p>43:32 Weight Loss</p><p>47:28 Self-centered</p><p>50:21 Parenting</p><p>56:42 Sponsor: Mando</p><p>59:34 Relationships</p><p>1:11:10 What he makes of life</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month</p><p>https://www.washingtonpost.com/NEAL for 80% off</p><p>https://www.shopmando.com promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Andy Richter</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Andy Richter (The Three Questions podcast, The Andy Richter Call-in Show on SiriusXM, Conan O'Brien's talk show sidekick) 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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Follow Andy Richter's podcast: The Three Questions w/ Andy Richter: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter/id1468533126

https://open.spotify.com/show/6bFL1uawBTHbxvpbqpWGtu?si=ThrE79PBT1W7qp_Eu34H1Q&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=b65801aee9a54e37

00:00 Intro 
3:09 Feeling Unfulfilled as Conan’s Sidekick
10:15 Returning to Conan 
16:00 Family
18:12 Weight Control 
35:11 Team Player
43:11 Self-Acceptance
51:15 Parenting 
55:20 Being Social 
1:04:30 Terrible with Money
1:13:40 Point of Life
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Andy Richter</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Andy Richter (The Three Questions podcast, The Andy Richter Call-in Show on SiriusXM, Conan O'Brien's talk show sidekick) 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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Follow Andy Richter's podcast: The Three Questions w/ Andy Richter: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter/id1468533126

https://open.spotify.com/show/6bFL1uawBTHbxvpbqpWGtu?si=ThrE79PBT1W7qp_Eu34H1Q&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=b65801aee9a54e37

00:00 Intro 
3:09 Feeling Unfulfilled as Conan’s Sidekick
10:15 Returning to Conan 
16:00 Family
18:12 Weight Control 
35:11 Team Player
43:11 Self-Acceptance
51:15 Parenting 
55:20 Being Social 
1:04:30 Terrible with Money
1:13:40 Point of Life
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Andy Richter (The Three Questions podcast, The Andy Richter Call-in Show on SiriusXM, Conan O'Brien's talk show sidekick) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Andy Richter's podcast: The Three Questions w/ Andy Richter: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter</p><p><br></p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-three-questions-with-andy-richter/id1468533126</p><p><br></p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/6bFL1uawBTHbxvpbqpWGtu?si=ThrE79PBT1W7qp_Eu34H1Q&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=b65801aee9a54e37</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro </p><p>3:09 Feeling Unfulfilled as Conan’s Sidekick</p><p>10:15 Returning to Conan </p><p>16:00 Family</p><p>18:12 Weight Control </p><p>35:11 Team Player</p><p>43:11 Self-Acceptance</p><p>51:15 Parenting </p><p>55:20 Being Social </p><p>1:04:30 Terrible with Money</p><p>1:13:40 Point of Life</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Simon Rich</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Simon Rich ('Man Seeking Woman,' 'SNL,' 'Glory Days' + other books) 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
1:40 Not on Social Media
7:37 Writing at SNL
12:37 Childhood
17:48 Harvard
24:41 Anxiety
32:00 Workaholism
41:19 Fear of Mobs
54:40 Small
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Simon Rich</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Simon Rich ('Man Seeking Woman,' 'SNL,' 'Glory Days' + other books) 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
1:40 Not on Social Media
7:37 Writing at SNL
12:37 Childhood
17:48 Harvard
24:41 Anxiety
32:00 Workaholism
41:19 Fear of Mobs
54:40 Small
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Simon Rich ('Man Seeking Woman,' 'SNL,' 'Glory Days' + other books) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:40 Not on Social Media</p><p>7:37 Writing at SNL</p><p>12:37 Childhood</p><p>17:48 Harvard</p><p>24:41 Anxiety</p><p>32:00 Workaholism</p><p>41:19 Fear of Mobs</p><p>54:40 Small</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Jake Johnson</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Jake Johnson ('Self Reliance' on Hulu, 'New Girl,' 'We're Here to Help' 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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00:00 Intro
3:49 Upbringing
5:24 Improv, Sketch &amp; Commercials
10:19 Dyslexia
13:01 Dropping out of high school
18:32 Sponsor: BetterHelp
19:57 Sponsor: Mando
22:38 How he got his life back on track
36:54 Parenting
42:09 Relationship w/ Father
50:32 How 'New Girl' changed his idea of Hollywood
59:00 Sponsor: Washington Post
1:05:37 What he thinks of his life &amp; life purpose
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Subscribe to We're Here to Help podcast:  @HeretoHelpPod  

Watch Self Reliance on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/self-reliance-b530df17-e123-4174-8d4d-75e6f422468f

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

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/...
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Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
https://www.shopmando.com promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jake Johnson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Jake Johnson ('Self Reliance' on Hulu, 'New Girl,' 'We're Here to Help' podcast), about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Jake Johnson ('Self Reliance' on Hulu, 'New Girl,' 'We're Here to Help' 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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00:00 Intro
3:49 Upbringing
5:24 Improv, Sketch &amp; Commercials
10:19 Dyslexia
13:01 Dropping out of high school
18:32 Sponsor: BetterHelp
19:57 Sponsor: Mando
22:38 How he got his life back on track
36:54 Parenting
42:09 Relationship w/ Father
50:32 How 'New Girl' changed his idea of Hollywood
59:00 Sponsor: Washington Post
1:05:37 What he thinks of his life &amp; life purpose
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Subscribe to We're Here to Help podcast:  @HeretoHelpPod  

Watch Self Reliance on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/self-reliance-b530df17-e123-4174-8d4d-75e6f422468f

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

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/...
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Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
https://www.shopmando.com promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Jake Johnson ('Self Reliance' on Hulu, 'New Girl,' 'We're Here to Help' podcast), about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>3:49 Upbringing</p><p>5:24 Improv, Sketch &amp; Commercials</p><p>10:19 Dyslexia</p><p>13:01 Dropping out of high school</p><p>18:32 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p><p>19:57 Sponsor: Mando</p><p>22:38 How he got his life back on track</p><p>36:54 Parenting</p><p>42:09 Relationship w/ Father</p><p>50:32 How 'New Girl' changed his idea of Hollywood</p><p>59:00 Sponsor: Washington Post</p><p>1:05:37 What he thinks of his life &amp; life purpose</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Subscribe to We're Here to Help podcast: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgZH1K6are0BkXQ1gtBzTyw"> @HeretoHelpPod </a> </p><p><br></p><p>Watch Self Reliance on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/self-reliance-b530df17-e123-4174-8d4d-75e6f422468f</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/...</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month</p><p>https://www.shopmando.com promo code: NEAL for $5 off your Mando starter pack</p><p>https://www.washingtonpost.com/NEAL for 80% off / 50 cents per week</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Paula Poundstone</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Paula Poundstone (Killer comic, 'Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone' podcast, NPR's 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me' panelist), 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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3:12 Drinking
4:10 High Maintenance Friend
7:33 Tricky Family
9:57 Solo Parenting
20:24 Asexuality  
28:17 Sponsor: Tushy
29:50 Avoiding Confrontation 
36:39 Quitting Drinking
44:33 Terrible Boss
57:21 Rumination 
59:44 Biggest Successes &amp; Failures of Life 
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Paula Poundstone</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Paula Poundstone (Killer comic, 'Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone' podcast, NPR's 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me' panelist), 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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3:12 Drinking
4:10 High Maintenance Friend
7:33 Tricky Family
9:57 Solo Parenting
20:24 Asexuality  
28:17 Sponsor: Tushy
29:50 Avoiding Confrontation 
36:39 Quitting Drinking
44:33 Terrible Boss
57:21 Rumination 
59:44 Biggest Successes &amp; Failures of Life 
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/...
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Paula Poundstone (Killer comic, 'Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone' podcast, NPR's 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me' panelist), about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>3:12 Drinking</p><p>4:10 High Maintenance Friend</p><p>7:33 Tricky Family</p><p>9:57 Solo Parenting</p><p>20:24 Asexuality  </p><p>28:17 Sponsor: Tushy</p><p>29:50 Avoiding Confrontation </p><p>36:39 Quitting Drinking</p><p>44:33 Terrible Boss</p><p>57:21 Rumination </p><p>59:44 Biggest Successes &amp; Failures of Life </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/...</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://www.hellotushy.com promo code: NEAL for 10% off your first bidet order</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Patton Oswalt</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Patton Oswalt (Longtime standup crusher, 'Ratatouille' &amp; a bunch of other stuff) 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
2:55 Phantom Gallery of Non-Sellouts 
9:01 Patton’s Emotional Makeup
11:56 Parenting 
14:32 Sponsor: Mando
17:39 Grief &amp; Losing Michelle McNamara  
28:30 Meeting &amp; Marrying Meredith Salinger 
32:11 True Crime Industry
37:15 How Patton Has Changed 
40:44 Wanting to Be Loved 
44:14 Biggest Personal Issues
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Patton Oswalt</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Patton Oswalt (Longtime standup crusher, 'Ratatouille' &amp; a bunch of other stuff) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Patton Oswalt (Longtime standup crusher, 'Ratatouille' &amp; a bunch of other stuff) 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
2:55 Phantom Gallery of Non-Sellouts 
9:01 Patton’s Emotional Makeup
11:56 Parenting 
14:32 Sponsor: Mando
17:39 Grief &amp; Losing Michelle McNamara  
28:30 Meeting &amp; Marrying Meredith Salinger 
32:11 True Crime Industry
37:15 How Patton Has Changed 
40:44 Wanting to Be Loved 
44:14 Biggest Personal Issues
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Patton Oswalt (Longtime standup crusher, 'Ratatouille' &amp; a bunch of other stuff) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:55 Phantom Gallery of Non-Sellouts </p><p>9:01 Patton’s Emotional Makeup</p><p>11:56 Parenting </p><p>14:32 Sponsor: Mando</p><p>17:39 Grief &amp; Losing Michelle McNamara  </p><p>28:30 Meeting &amp; Marrying Meredith Salinger </p><p>32:11 True Crime Industry</p><p>37:15 How Patton Has Changed </p><p>40:44 Wanting to Be Loved </p><p>44:14 Biggest Personal Issues</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/...</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://www.shopmando.com promo code NEAL for $5 your Mando starter pack</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Chris Jericho</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Chris Jericho (Champion Pro Wrestler, Fozzy) 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
2:13 Getting Rid of People Wlho Tell You You Can’t Do Something 
5:15 Wrestling Writing &amp; Improv
7:50 Mexico and Japan
13:35 Sponsor: BetterHelp
15:08 Politics of Wrestling
26:50 Acceptance as a Musician
32:07 Sponsor: Rocket Money
34:38 Too Self-Involved
38:33 Champions vs. Roster
42:25 Greatest Difficulties 
47:59 Attributes of Wrestlers
52:03 Mistakes He’s Made
54:20 How He’s Grown
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Chris Jericho</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Chris Jericho (Champion Pro Wrestler, Fozzy) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Chris Jericho (Champion Pro Wrestler, Fozzy) 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
2:13 Getting Rid of People Wlho Tell You You Can’t Do Something 
5:15 Wrestling Writing &amp; Improv
7:50 Mexico and Japan
13:35 Sponsor: BetterHelp
15:08 Politics of Wrestling
26:50 Acceptance as a Musician
32:07 Sponsor: Rocket Money
34:38 Too Self-Involved
38:33 Champions vs. Roster
42:25 Greatest Difficulties 
47:59 Attributes of Wrestlers
52:03 Mistakes He’s Made
54:20 How He’s Grown
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Chris Jericho (Champion Pro Wrestler, Fozzy) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:13 Getting Rid of People Wlho Tell You You Can’t Do Something </p><p>5:15 Wrestling Writing &amp; Improv</p><p>7:50 Mexico and Japan</p><p>13:35 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p><p>15:08 Politics of Wrestling</p><p>26:50 Acceptance as a Musician</p><p>32:07 Sponsor: Rocket Money</p><p>34:38 Too Self-Involved</p><p>38:33 Champions vs. Roster</p><p>42:25 Greatest Difficulties </p><p>47:59 Attributes of Wrestlers</p><p>52:03 Mistakes He’s Made</p><p>54:20 How He’s Grown</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/...</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month</p><p>https://www.rocketmoney.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Joel McHale</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Joel McHale (Animal Control, The Soup, Community) 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
1:54 How He Got Into Showbiz 
5:06 College football career 
8:41 Almost Live
10:56 Marriage &amp; Grad School
12:46 Early Career
16:37 The Soup
17:46 Inner Life
20:07 Dyslexia
24:04 Sponsor: Mando
27:10 Community
31:25 Workaholic OCD
33:21 Parenting
46:15 Status 
50:22 Extreme Extrovert
55:30 Self-loathing &amp; Imposter Syndrome
57:20 Gratitude
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Joel McHale</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Joel McHale (Animal Control, The Soup, Community) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Joel McHale (Animal Control, The Soup, Community) 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
1:54 How He Got Into Showbiz 
5:06 College football career 
8:41 Almost Live
10:56 Marriage &amp; Grad School
12:46 Early Career
16:37 The Soup
17:46 Inner Life
20:07 Dyslexia
24:04 Sponsor: Mando
27:10 Community
31:25 Workaholic OCD
33:21 Parenting
46:15 Status 
50:22 Extreme Extrovert
55:30 Self-loathing &amp; Imposter Syndrome
57:20 Gratitude
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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

Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/...
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      <title>Phil Rosenthal</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Phil Rosenthal ('Somebody Feed Phil,' 'Everybody Loves Raymond') 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
1:35 Everybody Loves Raymond
16:35 After the Sitcom
25:03 Sponsor: HelloFresh
26:59 Sponsor: Cuts Clothing
28:23 Travel
33:00 Negativity
54:37 OCD
1:01:30 David Letterman
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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
Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Phil Rosenthal</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Phil Rosenthal ('Somebody Feed Phil,' 'Everybody Loves Raymond') 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
1:35 Everybody Loves Raymond
16:35 After the Sitcom
25:03 Sponsor: HelloFresh
26:59 Sponsor: Cuts Clothing
28:23 Travel
33:00 Negativity
54:37 OCD
1:01:30 David Letterman
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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
Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Sponsors:
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https://www.cutsclothing.com promo code NEAL for 20% off your order
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Darrell Hammond</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Darrell Hammond (Cray, SNL) 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
1:30 SNL &amp; impressions
4:16 Emotionally Traumatic Life 
6:50 Synesthesia 
9:27 Voices &amp; Impressions as Escape / Jim Carrey  
15:43 Sponsor: BetterHelp
16:57 Sponsor: Mando
19:15 Abusive Mother
21:29 Cutting
25:03 Hallelujah Moment
29:09 Father Apologized on Death Bed
37:40 Sponsor: RocketMoney
39:18 Drinking 
42:19 Transferrable Spirits
53:29 Monsters
57:41 Advice
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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
Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
https://www.shopmando.com promo code NEAL for $5 off the Mando Starter Pack
Https://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Darrell Hammond</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Darrell Hammond (Cray, SNL) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Darrell Hammond (Cray, SNL) 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
1:30 SNL &amp; impressions
4:16 Emotionally Traumatic Life 
6:50 Synesthesia 
9:27 Voices &amp; Impressions as Escape / Jim Carrey  
15:43 Sponsor: BetterHelp
16:57 Sponsor: Mando
19:15 Abusive Mother
21:29 Cutting
25:03 Hallelujah Moment
29:09 Father Apologized on Death Bed
37:40 Sponsor: RocketMoney
39:18 Drinking 
42:19 Transferrable Spirits
53:29 Monsters
57:41 Advice
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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
Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
Sponsors:
https://www.betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
https://www.shopmando.com promo code NEAL for $5 off the Mando Starter Pack
Https://www.RocketMoney.com/NEAL
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <title>George Wallace</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews George Wallace (Comedy Legend, Best 10pm Show in Las 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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Subscribe to George Wallace:  @GeorgeWallaceTV  
00:00 Intro
1:53 Richard Pryor
5:33 Paul Mooney
7:25 Starting standup
8:48 Jerry Seinfeld friendship
15:03 Would you rather be famous or rich? 
18:30 Marketing, moving to LA
21:53 Tonight Show + Early Comedy
35:46 Sly &amp; The Family Stone / Chappelle
41:55 Borderline Hoarding  
45:30 Travel
48:45 Doesn’t Want To Die With Money in The Bank
52:13 Shopaholic 
55:30 Disco in Ibiza in the 70s
59:45 Hypochondriac
1:02:50 Never Seen Anything.  
1:08:00 Ageism  
1:18:00 What He’s Proudest Of
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Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
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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
Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>George Wallace</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews George Wallace (Comedy Legend, Best 10pm Show in Las 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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Subscribe to George Wallace:  @GeorgeWallaceTV  
00:00 Intro
1:53 Richard Pryor
5:33 Paul Mooney
7:25 Starting standup
8:48 Jerry Seinfeld friendship
15:03 Would you rather be famous or rich? 
18:30 Marketing, moving to LA
21:53 Tonight Show + Early Comedy
35:46 Sly &amp; The Family Stone / Chappelle
41:55 Borderline Hoarding  
45:30 Travel
48:45 Doesn’t Want To Die With Money in The Bank
52:13 Shopaholic 
55:30 Disco in Ibiza in the 70s
59:45 Hypochondriac
1:02:50 Never Seen Anything.  
1:08:00 Ageism  
1:18:00 What He’s Proudest Of
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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
Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Al Madrigal</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Al Madrigal ('The Dust Up' podcast, 'Lopez vs. Lopez,' 'Shrimpin' Ain't Easy,' 'The Daily 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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Subscribe to Al Madrigal's podcast 'The Dust Up':  @TheDustUp  
Follow 'The Dust Up' on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dust-up/id1707269612
00:00 Intro
2:00 Al’s Wife 
5:28 ADHD
11:15 George Clooney + Starting Standup
20:10 Grief 
27:51 Alcohol
36:36 Lowlight Reel
40:14 Social Anxiety
56:12 Priorities &amp; Goals
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Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Al Madrigal</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Al Madrigal ('The Dust Up' podcast, 'Lopez vs. Lopez,' 'Shrimpin' Ain't Easy,' 'The Daily Show') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Al Madrigal ('The Dust Up' podcast, 'Lopez vs. Lopez,' 'Shrimpin' Ain't Easy,' 'The Daily 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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Subscribe to Al Madrigal's podcast 'The Dust Up':  @TheDustUp  
Follow 'The Dust Up' on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dust-up/id1707269612
00:00 Intro
2:00 Al’s Wife 
5:28 ADHD
11:15 George Clooney + Starting Standup
20:10 Grief 
27:51 Alcohol
36:36 Lowlight Reel
40:14 Social Anxiety
56:12 Priorities &amp; Goals
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Sponsor Blocks: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/blocks
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Margaret Cho</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Margaret Cho ('Cho Dependent', 'Notorious C.H.O.', 'I'm The One That I Want' 'All-American Girl' &amp; much 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 Intro
1:14 Finding Herself
3:24 Self-Created Problems
4:54 Appealing to Outsiders
6:57 Relationships
17:26 Sponsor: BetterHelp
19:13 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
21:17 Germaphobe
28:14 Self-esteem 
32:04 Drinking, Drugs &amp; Sobriety
44:42 Sponsor: Rocket Money
46:07 Sponsor: HelloFresh
47:58 Depression
55:07 Fear of Intimacy
1:07:08 Insomnia 
1:10:38 Imposter Syndrome 
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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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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Margaret Cho</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Margaret Cho ('Cho Dependent', 'Notorious C.H.O.', 'I'm The One That I Want' 'All-American Girl' &amp; much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Margaret Cho ('Cho Dependent', 'Notorious C.H.O.', 'I'm The One That I Want' 'All-American Girl' &amp; much 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 Intro
1:14 Finding Herself
3:24 Self-Created Problems
4:54 Appealing to Outsiders
6:57 Relationships
17:26 Sponsor: BetterHelp
19:13 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
21:17 Germaphobe
28:14 Self-esteem 
32:04 Drinking, Drugs &amp; Sobriety
44:42 Sponsor: Rocket Money
46:07 Sponsor: HelloFresh
47:58 Depression
55:07 Fear of Intimacy
1:07:08 Insomnia 
1:10:38 Imposter Syndrome 
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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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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
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      <title>Trevor Noah</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Trevor Noah ('The Daily Show,' 'What Now?,' 'Born a Crime,' 'Where Was I' &amp; 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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Subscribe to  @trevornoah  
Follow What Now? w/ Trevor Noah on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/122imavATqSE7eCyXIcqZL
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00:00 Intro
2:48 Life Defined by Race
4:36 Born a Crime: Growing up in Apartheid South Africa
12:10 Is there a value to trauma? 
13:55 Diffusing Conflict &amp; Communication
20:20 Relationship w/ Parents
24:01 Depression &amp; ADHD
30:48 Ketamine Therapy
32:38 Diagnosis vs. Medication
34:50 Romantic Relationships
48:50 Two Racial Topics for Neal’s White Audience
1:00:35 What He Makes of Life Overall
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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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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Trevor Noah</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Trevor Noah ('The Daily Show,' 'What Now?,' 'Born a Crime,' 'Where Was I' &amp; 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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Trevor Noah ('The Daily Show,' 'What Now?,' 'Born a Crime,' 'Where Was I' &amp; 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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Subscribe to  @trevornoah  
Follow What Now? w/ Trevor Noah on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/122imavATqSE7eCyXIcqZL
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00:00 Intro
2:48 Life Defined by Race
4:36 Born a Crime: Growing up in Apartheid South Africa
12:10 Is there a value to trauma? 
13:55 Diffusing Conflict &amp; Communication
20:20 Relationship w/ Parents
24:01 Depression &amp; ADHD
30:48 Ketamine Therapy
32:38 Diagnosis vs. Medication
34:50 Romantic Relationships
48:50 Two Racial Topics for Neal’s White Audience
1:00:35 What He Makes of Life Overall
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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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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Tig Notaro</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Tig Notaro ('Hello Again' on Amazon Prime, 'Handsome Podcast') 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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Watch 'Tig Notaro: Hello Again' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tig-Notaro-Hello-Again/dp/B0CV4FNJ27

Subscribe to Handsome w/ Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster &amp; Mae Martin:  @handsomepod  
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00:00 Intro
1:35 Childhood
5:55 Private Jet with Ellen
6:36 Often Almost Dies
7:22 Cancer Diagnosis
9:50 How Cancer Changed Her
12:04 Falling on Tour
15:30 Feeling Cursed and Praying
18:45 PTSD / Bad News
21:18 Trusting Life 
33:47 Sponsor: Mando
35:49 Trusting Life: Success vs. Simplicity 
39:30 Health 
44:50 Anxiety
48:28 Inner Strength &amp; Perseverance 
49:57 Standup Pace 
56:45 How Anxiety Manifests
59:00 Deep Breathing
1:01:40 Parenting 
1:05:55 Climate Change 
1:13:40 Connecting with Those Who Aren’t Likeminded 
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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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Sponsor: 
https://www.shopmando.com use promo code: NEAL for $5 off Mando’s Starter Pack
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Tig Notaro</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Tig Notaro ('Hello Again' on Amazon Prime, 'Handsome Podcast') about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Tig Notaro ('Hello Again' on Amazon Prime, 'Handsome Podcast') 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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Watch 'Tig Notaro: Hello Again' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tig-Notaro-Hello-Again/dp/B0CV4FNJ27

Subscribe to Handsome w/ Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster &amp; Mae Martin:  @handsomepod  
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00:00 Intro
1:35 Childhood
5:55 Private Jet with Ellen
6:36 Often Almost Dies
7:22 Cancer Diagnosis
9:50 How Cancer Changed Her
12:04 Falling on Tour
15:30 Feeling Cursed and Praying
18:45 PTSD / Bad News
21:18 Trusting Life 
33:47 Sponsor: Mando
35:49 Trusting Life: Success vs. Simplicity 
39:30 Health 
44:50 Anxiety
48:28 Inner Strength &amp; Perseverance 
49:57 Standup Pace 
56:45 How Anxiety Manifests
59:00 Deep Breathing
1:01:40 Parenting 
1:05:55 Climate Change 
1:13:40 Connecting with Those Who Aren’t Likeminded 
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsor: 
https://www.shopmando.com use promo code: NEAL for $5 off Mando’s Starter Pack
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Jerry Seinfeld</title>
      <description>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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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Sponsors:
https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
https://www.BlueChew.com promo code: NEAL to try BlueChew FREE
https://www.Manscaped.com promo code: NEAL for 20% off plus free shipping
https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% off plus free shipping
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jerry Seinfeld</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 😘
--------------------------
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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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

----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
https://www.BlueChew.com promo code: NEAL to try BlueChew FREE
https://www.Manscaped.com promo code: NEAL for 20% off plus free shipping
https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% off plus free shipping
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Watch 'Unfrosted' on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81481606</p><p>Shoutout to Andrew Schulz for use of the studio 😘</p><p>--------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:37 Unfrosted</p><p>4:08 Growing up in the 50s and 60s</p><p>10:55 Starting comedy</p><p>19:39 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p><p>21:09 Sponsor: BlueChew</p><p>23:02 Standup &amp; the 100M Dash</p><p>25:29 Finding Out Who You’re Not</p><p>27:04 Components of Standup</p><p>31:04 Meditation / Spirituality</p><p>35:47 Success in the early 90s</p><p>38:47 Relationship with Larry David </p><p>48:29 Popularity of ‘Seinfeld’</p><p>53:50 Sponsor: Manscaped</p><p>55:27 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean</p><p>57:36 Working on ‘Seinfeld’</p><p>59:30 Marriage &amp; Kids</p><p>1:05:28 Surprises of being a Parent</p><p>1:09:33 Life after ‘Seinfeld’</p><p>1:11:18 Editing Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee</p><p>1:14:28 Generosity and Curiosity</p><p>1:17:50 Looking back on Career</p><p>1:22:08 Spiritual Lessons / Appreciating Himself </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p><br></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month</p><p>https://www.BlueChew.com promo code: NEAL to try BlueChew FREE</p><p>https://www.Manscaped.com promo code: NEAL for 20% off plus free shipping</p><p>https://www.theperfectjean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% off plus free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Marc Rebillet</title>
      <description>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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Marc Rebillet</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Brian Simpson</title>
      <description>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 &amp; 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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Brian Simpson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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. 
----------------------------------------------------------
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 &amp; 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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------</p><p>🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️</p><p>Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro </p><p>1:22 Upbringing / Foster Care</p><p>15:44 Not a Fan of Pageantry </p><p>22:48 Being Alone vs. Loneliness </p><p>26:11 Shooting His Foster Brother Story</p><p>39:23 Medication - ADHD, PTSD, etc.</p><p>53:59 Relationships with Women</p><p>1:05:29 Goals and Dreams</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>FOLLOW &amp; RATE Blocks:</p><p>» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161</p><p>» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r</p><p><br></p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix:</p><p>https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>David Cross</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews David Cross (Mr. Show, Arrested Development, Senses Working Overtime Podcast &amp; 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 &amp; Appreciation
52:46 Anger &amp; 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 &amp; 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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>David Cross</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews David Cross (Mr. Show, Arrested Development, Senses Working Overtime Podcast &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews David Cross (Mr. Show, Arrested Development, Senses Working Overtime Podcast &amp; 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 &amp; Appreciation
52:46 Anger &amp; 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 &amp; 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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews David Cross (Mr. Show, Arrested Development, Senses Working Overtime Podcast &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>**FYI: We understand there are audio issues starting around 48 min. We tried but couldn't repair them.**</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Watch David Cross' new special - 'Worst Daddy in the World': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnw65BBrlY4</p><p>Senses Working Overtime Podcast: https://officialdavidcross.com/pages/senses-working-overtime-with-david-cross</p><p>🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️</p><p>Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro / Mr. Show</p><p>3:49 Life / Upbringing</p><p>7:08 Rich Kid</p><p>20:04 Bob Odenkirk Partnership</p><p>26:59 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p><p>28:43 Anxiety + Drugs</p><p>45:55 The Illusion of Happiness </p><p>51:05 Guilt &amp; Appreciation</p><p>52:46 Anger &amp; Dissatisfaction w/ Creative Output</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>THIS SHOW IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP:</p><p>https://www.BetterHelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW &amp; RATE Blocks:</p><p>» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161</p><p>» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix:</p><p>https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Beth Stelling</title>
      <description>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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https://www.MeUndies.com/neal for 20% off plus free shipping

FOLLOW &amp; 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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Beth Stelling</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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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https://www.MeUndies.com/neal for 20% off plus free shipping

FOLLOW &amp; 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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------</p><p>🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️</p><p>Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:52 Childhood</p><p>8:15 Romantic Relationships with Men</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://www.MeUndies.com/neal for 20% off plus free shipping</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW &amp; RATE Blocks:</p><p>» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161</p><p>» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r</p><p><br></p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>David Alan Grier</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews David Alan Grier ('In Living Color,' 'The Carmichael Show' &amp; 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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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>David Alan Grier</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews David Alan Grier ('In Living Color,' 'The Carmichael Show' &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews David Alan Grier ('In Living Color,' 'The Carmichael Show' &amp; 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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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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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews David Alan Grier ('In Living Color,' 'The Carmichael Show' &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>**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 ✌🏾"**</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------</p><p>🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️</p><p><br></p><p>Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>7:12 Boomer Fight / Troll</p><p>9:55 Upbringing</p><p>22:00 Soldier's Story</p><p>28:30 In Living Color</p><p>31:15 Ace Ventura</p><p>39:10 Always wanting More</p><p>43:00 Comfortable with who he is</p><p>1:03:00 Acting Philosophy</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Bill Burr</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Bill Burr ('Old Dads,' Monday Morning 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.
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Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. 
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00:00 Intro
1:57 Hair Metal vs. Grunge
5:44 Anger &amp; Parenting
10:07 Tech Bros
11:29 Barbie &amp; Oppenheimer
13:32 God
19:17 Hope for Kids
21:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp
23:05 How His Life is Going
31:13 Temper
38:59 Old Jobs &amp; Upbringing
44:27 Shrooms
47:07 Relationships
50:36 Comedy Scene Changes
58:38 Post Traumatic Growth
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FOLLOW &amp; RATE Blocks:
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» 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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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Bill Burr</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Bill Burr ('Old Dads,' Monday Morning 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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Bill Burr ('Old Dads,' Monday Morning 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.
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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
1:57 Hair Metal vs. Grunge
5:44 Anger &amp; Parenting
10:07 Tech Bros
11:29 Barbie &amp; Oppenheimer
13:32 God
19:17 Hope for Kids
21:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp
23:05 How His Life is Going
31:13 Temper
38:59 Old Jobs &amp; Upbringing
44:27 Shrooms
47:07 Relationships
50:36 Comedy Scene Changes
58:38 Post Traumatic Growth
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FOLLOW &amp; 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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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Bill Burr ('Old Dads,' Monday Morning 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.</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------</p><p>🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️</p><p>Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:57 Hair Metal vs. Grunge</p><p>5:44 Anger &amp; Parenting</p><p>10:07 Tech Bros</p><p>11:29 Barbie &amp; Oppenheimer</p><p>13:32 God</p><p>19:17 Hope for Kids</p><p>21:22 Sponsor: BetterHelp</p><p>23:05 How His Life is Going</p><p>31:13 Temper</p><p>38:59 Old Jobs &amp; Upbringing</p><p>44:27 Shrooms</p><p>47:07 Relationships</p><p>50:36 Comedy Scene Changes</p><p>58:38 Post Traumatic Growth</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>FOLLOW &amp; RATE Blocks:</p><p>» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161</p><p>» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r</p><p><br></p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSOR: BetterHelp</p><p>https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% OFF your first month.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Kyle Kinane</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Kyle Kinane ('Dirt Nap' on 800 Pound Gorilla) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Watch Kyle Kinane 'Dirt Nap': https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/kyle-kinane-dirt-nap
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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
1:02 Neal/Kyle Similarities 
5:18 What It’s Like to Be Kyle Kinane
7:08 Childhood / Parents
13:37 Kyle’s Take on the World
18:14 Judgmental: Rules For Thee But Not For Me 
23:52 Sponsor: HelloTushy
25:40 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
28:30 Karma &amp; Catholicism
41:54 Being Midwestern
45:38 Sponsor: Mando
47:50 Achieving Dreams
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FOLLOW &amp; 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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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Kyle Kinane</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Kyle Kinane ('Dirt Nap' on 800 Pound Gorilla) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Kyle Kinane ('Dirt Nap' on 800 Pound Gorilla) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Watch Kyle Kinane 'Dirt Nap': https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/kyle-kinane-dirt-nap
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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
1:02 Neal/Kyle Similarities 
5:18 What It’s Like to Be Kyle Kinane
7:08 Childhood / Parents
13:37 Kyle’s Take on the World
18:14 Judgmental: Rules For Thee But Not For Me 
23:52 Sponsor: HelloTushy
25:40 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean
28:30 Karma &amp; Catholicism
41:54 Being Midwestern
45:38 Sponsor: Mando
47:50 Achieving Dreams
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FOLLOW &amp; 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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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Kyle Kinane ('Dirt Nap' on 800 Pound Gorilla) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Watch Kyle Kinane 'Dirt Nap': https://800poundgorillamedia.com/products/kyle-kinane-dirt-nap</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------</p><p>🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️</p><p>Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:02 Neal/Kyle Similarities </p><p>5:18 What It’s Like to Be Kyle Kinane</p><p>7:08 Childhood / Parents</p><p>13:37 Kyle’s Take on the World</p><p>18:14 Judgmental: Rules For Thee But Not For Me </p><p>23:52 Sponsor: HelloTushy</p><p>25:40 Sponsor: The Perfect Jean</p><p>28:30 Karma &amp; Catholicism</p><p>41:54 Being Midwestern</p><p>45:38 Sponsor: Mando</p><p>47:50 Achieving Dreams</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>FOLLOW &amp; RATE Blocks:</p><p>» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161</p><p>» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r</p><p><br></p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://www.HelloTushy.com/NEAL for 10% OFF your entire order</p><p>https://www.ThePerfectJean.nyc/NEAL15 for 15% OFF plus free shipping</p><p>https://www.ShopMando.com use promo code: NEAL for $5 off Mando Starter Pack</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4814</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Trevor Wallace</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Trevor Wallace ('Pterodactyl' on Amazon, 'Stiff Socks' podcast, + more) 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
1:08 College &amp; Starting Comedy
7:10 Making Videos
11:15 Social Media Algorithm
24:55 Too Single?
32:07 Working A Lot
39:40 Lack of Rest 
43:22 Working to Avoid Personal Life
56:52 Confrontation
1:05:25 Accepting Himself
1:08:25 Upside
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FOLLOW &amp; 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

#standup #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standupcomedian 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Trevor Wallace</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fcabe5ac-dc07-11ee-b9e9-bf5da2141d50/image/0b16324b8c68ab460726e122ff35237e.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Trevor Wallace ('Pterodactyl' on Amazon, 'Stiff Socks' podcast, + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Trevor Wallace ('Pterodactyl' on Amazon, 'Stiff Socks' podcast, + more) 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
1:08 College &amp; Starting Comedy
7:10 Making Videos
11:15 Social Media Algorithm
24:55 Too Single?
32:07 Working A Lot
39:40 Lack of Rest 
43:22 Working to Avoid Personal Life
56:52 Confrontation
1:05:25 Accepting Himself
1:08:25 Upside
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FOLLOW &amp; 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

#standup #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standupcomedian 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Trevor Wallace ('Pterodactyl' on Amazon, 'Stiff Socks' podcast, + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>---------------------------------------------------------</p><p>🎙️ Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal? 🎙️</p><p>Email “NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com” to have your question answered on a future episode. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:08 College &amp; Starting Comedy</p><p>7:10 Making Videos</p><p>11:15 Social Media Algorithm</p><p>24:55 Too Single?</p><p>32:07 Working A Lot</p><p>39:40 Lack of Rest </p><p>43:22 Working to Avoid Personal Life</p><p>56:52 Confrontation</p><p>1:05:25 Accepting Himself</p><p>1:08:25 Upside</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>FOLLOW &amp; RATE Blocks:</p><p>» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blocks-w-neal-brennan/id1658660161</p><p>» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gx3bANm25DtKA3cnlBH1r</p><p><br></p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p><br></p><p>Neal's Instagram: https://instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Neal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p><br></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p><br></p><p>#standup #podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standupcomedian </p><p>--------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://www.Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% OFF your first month</p><p>https://www.MeUndies.com/NEAL for 20% OFF plus free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4316</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Jim Norton</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Jim Norton ('Nikki &amp; Jim,' 'Jim Norton &amp; Sam Roberts,' 'Opie &amp; Anthony,' standup specials + more) 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
1:19 Sex Addiction
30:43 Compulsion
41:15 Negative Confirmation Bias
50:18 Greed
1:07:00 What He’s Done 
1:08:27 Emotional Goals
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jim Norton</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Jim Norton ('Nikki &amp; Jim,' 'Jim Norton &amp; Sam Roberts,' 'Opie &amp; Anthony,' standup specials + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Jim Norton ('Nikki &amp; Jim,' 'Jim Norton &amp; Sam Roberts,' 'Opie &amp; Anthony,' standup specials + more) 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
1:19 Sex Addiction
30:43 Compulsion
41:15 Negative Confirmation Bias
50:18 Greed
1:07:00 What He’s Done 
1:08:27 Emotional Goals
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
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      <title>Seth Green</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Seth Green (‘Robot Chicken,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Austin Powers,’ ‘The Italian Job,’ ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ + more) 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
2:00 Child Actor
9:20 Relationship with Wife
37:02 Moving Too Fast
39:14 Talk More Than Listen
44:48 Work Too Much / Imposter Syndrome
50:09 Social Anxiety
52:12 Discipline with Exercise 
1:04:23 What He’s Done
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Seth Green</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Seth Green (‘Robot Chicken,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Austin Powers,’ ‘The Italian Job,’ ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Seth Green (‘Robot Chicken,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Austin Powers,’ ‘The Italian Job,’ ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
🎙️ 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
2:00 Child Actor
9:20 Relationship with Wife
37:02 Moving Too Fast
39:14 Talk More Than Listen
44:48 Work Too Much / Imposter Syndrome
50:09 Social Anxiety
52:12 Discipline with Exercise 
1:04:23 What He’s Done
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Seth Green (‘Robot Chicken,’ ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Austin Powers,’ ‘The Italian Job,’ ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>🎙️ <strong>Have a Question about your Blocks for Neal?</strong> 🎙️</p><p>Email “<a href="mailto:NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com">NealBrennanBlocks@Gmail.com</a>” to have your question answered on a future episode. </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:00 Child Actor</p><p>9:20 Relationship with Wife</p><p>37:02 Moving Too Fast</p><p>39:14 Talk More Than Listen</p><p>44:48 Work Too Much / Imposter Syndrome</p><p>50:09 Social Anxiety</p><p>52:12 Discipline with Exercise </p><p>1:04:23 What He’s Done</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>-----------------------------------------</p><p>https://www.shopmando.com use promo code: "NEAL" for $5 off Mando Starter Pack</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Dusty Slay</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Dusty Slay (‘Workin’ Man’ on Netflix, ‘We’re Having A Good Time 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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00:00 Intro
2:59 Country Music Joke
5:38 Starting Standup
7:20 Substance Abuse 
33:40 Religion
50:23 Work Life Balance
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Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Dusty Slay</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Dusty Slay (‘Workin’ Man’ on Netflix, ‘We’re Having A Good Time Podcast’) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Dusty Slay (‘Workin’ Man’ on Netflix, ‘We’re Having A Good Time 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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00:00 Intro
2:59 Country Music Joke
5:38 Starting Standup
7:20 Substance Abuse 
33:40 Religion
50:23 Work Life Balance
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Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
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      <title>Freaky Friday. Jimmy Carr hosts guest Neal Brennan</title>
      <description>Jimmy Carr interviews Neal Brennan ('Blocks') 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
1:32 Childhood
4:24 Self-Pity
6:47 Grievances
22:46 Lack of Appreciation
32:36 Worries about Love Ending
35:35 Ayahuasca
45:06 Unusual
1:06:25 Death
1:10:52 Goals for Himself
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Freaky Friday. Jimmy Carr hosts guest Neal Brennan</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jimmy Carr interviews Neal Brennan ('Blocks') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Jimmy Carr interviews Neal Brennan ('Blocks') 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
1:32 Childhood
4:24 Self-Pity
6:47 Grievances
22:46 Lack of Appreciation
32:36 Worries about Love Ending
35:35 Ayahuasca
45:06 Unusual
1:06:25 Death
1:10:52 Goals 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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        <![CDATA[<p>Jimmy Carr interviews Neal Brennan ('Blocks') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:32 Childhood</p><p>4:24 Self-Pity</p><p>6:47 Grievances</p><p>22:46 Lack of Appreciation</p><p>32:36 Worries about Love Ending</p><p>35:35 Ayahuasca</p><p>45:06 Unusual</p><p>1:06:25 Death</p><p>1:10:52 Goals for Himself</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://www.hellofresh.com/nealfree &amp; use code "nealfree" for free breakfast for life</p><p>https://www.babbel.com/blocks for 55% off your subscription</p><p>https://www.betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month</p><p>https://www.meundies.com/neal for 20% off plus free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>David Koechner</title>
      <description>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.
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00:00 Intro
2:54 Parenting
12:48 Childhood
29:45 Alcoholism 
39:20 Catholicism 
55:55 What He’s Done
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>David Koechner </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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00:00 Intro
2:54 Parenting
12:48 Childhood
29:45 Alcoholism 
39:20 Catholicism 
55:55 What He’s Done
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:54 Parenting</p><p>12:48 Childhood</p><p>29:45 Alcoholism </p><p>39:20 Catholicism </p><p>55:55 What He’s Done</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Rainn Wilson</title>
      <description>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.
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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 Satan
54:05 Hypnosis 
57:39 Dwight
1:03:59 Post-Traumatic Growth 
1:05:20 Spiritual Disease 
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Rainn Wilson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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 Satan
54:05 Hypnosis 
57:39 Dwight
1:03:59 Post-Traumatic Growth 
1:05:20 Spiritual Disease 
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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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Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=0s">00:00</a> Glowing Intro</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=200s">3:20</a> Soul Boom</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=707s">11:47</a> Anxiety </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=1098s">18:18</a> Growing up in Bahà’í Faith / Studying Religion</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=1594s">26:34</a> Senior Citizen Anxiety</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=2010s">33:30</a> Talk Shows</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=2130s">35:30</a> People Pleaser / Spiritual Practice</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=2850s">47:30</a> Gratitude </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=3066s">51:06</a> Satan</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=3245s">54:05</a> Hypnosis </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=3459s">57:39</a> Dwight</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=3839s">1:03:59</a> Post-Traumatic Growth </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPQebbix2o&amp;t=3920s">1:05:20</a> Spiritual Disease </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbms4aWR2SFJKdEJuZ19qYnRoREh2R3RCX3Vqd3xBQ3Jtc0trbG9TOV8tWmM0eTRNV2xvM2lEOXc0ZlNaS0NHaWI1ZXpDOTVHb19pYTUxdWtxRGpsazdwcmpjN0VBT3k0ckhVSUVybWxYdVVqS2k5RzRzS2JJWjMzSkgySENBdnp0RnNod253OWZXb2ZIMG03V0JQQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnealbrennan.com%2F&amp;v=GEPQebbix2o">https://nealbrennan.com</a> for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUd4V3k1NXc1Y2NESDVrek8ybjJ5Z0tkYjQxZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttZV96TkhoZ2ZkaXk2Q1d2dlJxSUE5N1ktNjFtTklHYXZRZ0V4QWFLbkdMeTFTZFJtQ2plU1pYSXF6U2VRQWRERDhadkJKeXAxbm5US1BtWndxX25Eb1ZZN29vVWhUZ1BkSlFHWDBfZ2tJTTlPTU11RQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F81036234&amp;v=GEPQebbix2o">https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</a></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnlvYWE5UVVEMlJKSGxpVzd1T2N3WjRGX05pQXxBQ3Jtc0trOW1ua3ZHMmN3bk1Ibk1XQ1A4T1FMQXBkSEVNVm5fRnROak1zZ0pxVFRrbmNFRnhUS2JPbVhzVXhxS0xTNjZfZGQ0a2JlbjQyZGJ2c1JGU0czZHowSEFMQ2dERG9HYzk3RHFpcGplV0l1NWxFelJ3OA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Frocketmoney.com%2FNEAL&amp;v=GEPQebbix2o">https://rocketmoney.com/NEAL</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Heather McMahan</title>
      <description>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.
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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
51:20 What She's Done
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Heather McMahan</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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
51:20 What She's Done
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:00 Full Throttle</p><p>5:44 Anxious As Of Late</p><p>13:35 Wants Kids, No Desire for Baby</p><p>22:02 Worries Something Bad Is Going To Happen</p><p>25:57 Ads</p><p>31:44 Intuition</p><p>34:43 People Pleaser</p><p>37:38 Can't Pee on Airplanes</p><p>41:52 Confrontation</p><p>51:20 What She's Done</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://mintmobile.com/NEAL for $15/month 3-month unlimited wireless plan</p><p>https://betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month.</p><p>https://meundies.com/NEAL for 20% off plus free shipping.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Gabriel Iglesias</title>
      <description>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.
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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
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Gabriel Iglesias</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>4:40 Upbringing</p><p>11:44 Managing Expectations</p><p>21:17 Losing Relationships</p><p>32:24 Simple Pleasures</p><p>39:50 The Past</p><p>55:30 Therapy and Drinking</p><p>1:02:24 Upside</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://hellofresh.com/nealfree &amp; promo code: "nealfree" for free breakfast for life</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4140</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Jimmy Carr</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Jimmy Carr (The man we owe The Blocks Podcast to, 'His Dark Material' on Netflix &amp; much more) 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 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 Factuals
1:01:53 Workaholism
1:04:53 How He’s Grown
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jimmy Carr</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Jimmy Carr (The man we owe The Blocks Podcast to, 'His Dark Material' on Netflix &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Jimmy Carr (The man we owe The Blocks Podcast to, 'His Dark Material' on Netflix &amp; much more) 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 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 Factuals
1:01:53 Workaholism
1:04:53 How He’s Grown
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Jimmy Carr (The man we owe The Blocks Podcast to, 'His Dark Material' on Netflix &amp; much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Executive Producer</p><p>4:13 Neal and Jimmy’s Relationship</p><p>11:46 Enmeshed</p><p>16:17 Relationships</p><p>28:47 Learning Disabled</p><p>45:35 Eating</p><p>50:19 Panic Attacks</p><p>55:34 Anxiety Disorder Counter Factuals</p><p>1:01:53 Workaholism</p><p>1:04:53 How He’s Grown</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>Http://Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% off your subscription</p><p>Http://RocketMoney.com/NEAL</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Lil Rel Howery</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Lil Rel Howery (Standup specials, ‘Vacation Friends 1&amp;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.
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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 As A Partner
59:50 Getting Stable
1:04:00 What He’s Done
1:08:03 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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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Lil Rel Howery</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Lil Rel Howery (Standup specials, ‘Vacation Friends 1&amp;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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Lil Rel Howery (Standup specials, ‘Vacation Friends 1&amp;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.
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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 As A Partner
59:50 Getting Stable
1:04:00 What He’s Done
1:08:03 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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Lil Rel Howery (Standup specials, ‘Vacation Friends 1&amp;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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>5:18 Quitting Drinking for A Year</p><p>8:35 Fatherhood</p><p>9:40 Getting engaged at a Beyoncé concert</p><p>15:00 Panic Attacks</p><p>26:15 Fiancé</p><p>28:20 God</p><p>31:20 Therapy</p><p>44:46 How He’s Grown As A Partner</p><p>59:50 Getting Stable</p><p>1:04:00 What He’s Done</p><p>1:08:03 Dream For Himself</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>Http://<a href="http://BetterHelp.com/NEAL">BetterHelp.com/NEAL</a> for 10% off your first month</p><p>Gametime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 OFF your first purchase</p><p><a href="Http://DrSquatch.com/NEAL">Http://DrSquatch.com/NEAL</a> for 3 free bar soaps + free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4440</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Gary Owen</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Gary Owen ('Think Like A Man,' 'Ride Along,' 'Comic View,' &amp; more) 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
2:52 Angry At Biological Father
55:12 Anxiety
57:44 Reflection
1:02:35 Improvement
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Gary Owen</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Gary Owen ('Think Like A Man,' 'Ride Along,' 'Comic View,' &amp; more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Gary Owen ('Think Like A Man,' 'Ride Along,' 'Comic View,' &amp; more) 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
2:52 Angry At Biological Father
55:12 Anxiety
57:44 Reflection
1:02:35 Improvement
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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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      <title>Jim Jefferies</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Jim Jefferies (Top 15 all-time standup comic, 'High &amp; 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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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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Sponsors:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jim Jefferies</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Jim Jefferies (Top 15 all-time standup comic, 'High &amp; 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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Jim Jefferies (Top 15 all-time standup comic, 'High &amp; 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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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Jim Jefferies (Top 15 all-time standup comic, 'High &amp; 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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>3:10 Uncoordinated </p><p>21:04 Piggery</p><p>32:15 Abusive Mother</p><p>44:18 Sensitive</p><p>1:26:13 Imposter Syndrome</p><p>1:31:02 Upside</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>MintMobile.com/NEAL for $15/month plus free shipping</p><p>MeUndies.com/NEAL for 25% off plus free shipping</p><p>DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps plus free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Kathy Griffin</title>
      <description>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 &amp; Relationships
1:16:13 What She’s Done / 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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Sponsors:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Kathy Griffin</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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 &amp; Relationships
1:16:13 What She’s Done / 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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free soaps + free shipping
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Getting Canceled </p><p>2:32 People Still Thinking She’s Canceled</p><p>21:03 Voice / Lung Cancer</p><p>27:56 PTSD</p><p>52:04 MAGA Hecklers</p><p>58:52 What She’d Say To Trump</p><p>1:07:15 Family &amp; Relationships</p><p>1:16:13 What She’s Done / Upside</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets </p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free soaps + free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>"Weird Al" Yankovic</title>
      <description>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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Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>"Weird Al" Yankovic</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:02 How He Got On</p><p>8:20 Imposter Syndrome </p><p>32:07 General Social Awkwardness </p><p>37:45 Fear of Confrontation </p><p>49:26 Pressure to Make A Comeback / Stay Relevant </p><p>56:45 Dread of Mortality </p><p>59:56 What He’s Done </p><p>1:00:09 Hoarder </p><p>1:06:30 saying yes</p><p>1:08:01 Goals</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets </p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% off your subscription</p><p>Shipstation.com Promo Code: NEAL for a FREE 60-day trial</p><p>MarineLayer.com/Neal15 for 15% off</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Todd Barry</title>
      <description>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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Sponsors:
MintMobile.com/NEAL for $15/month PLUS free shipping
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Todd Barry</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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
----------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
MintMobile.com/NEAL for $15/month PLUS free shipping
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
DrSquatch.com/NEAL for 3 free bar soaps + free shipping
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Jo Koy</title>
      <description>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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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#podcast #comedy #standup #jokoy #interview #mentalhealth
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jo Koy</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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
----------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
MeUndies.com/NEAL for 25% OFF + Free Shipping 
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#podcast #comedy #standup #jokoy #interview #mentalhealth
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      <title>Carrot Top</title>
      <description>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://carrottop.com/
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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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:27:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Carrot Top</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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://carrottop.com/
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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>3:44 Background</p><p>4:48 Tonight Show Audition</p><p>7:42 People Who Wouldn’t Book Him</p><p>12:42 Comedy Expectations vs. Reality</p><p>23:09 Early Rejection</p><p>26:09 Destiny</p><p>27:40 Feeling Sorry For Yourself</p><p>29:32 Vegas Residency</p><p>31:24 Pretty Good Life</p><p>36:54 Relationships </p><p>43:30 Not Neurotic </p><p>45:05 Being a Boss</p><p>48:02 Perfectionist </p><p>51:59 Mentors</p><p>54:47 Gallagher</p><p>1:18:28 Carlin</p><p>1:23:30 Act Burning Down</p><p>1:30:07 Upside</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://carrottop.com/</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5989</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Ralph Barbosa</title>
      <description>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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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Ralph Barbosa</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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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Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>9:20 Junk Food Addict</p><p>12:39 Procrastination</p><p>17:39 Raising his son</p><p>19:40 Barber</p><p>31:12 Relationships</p><p>45:05 Drug Dealer Family</p><p>50:56 Escape</p><p>56:00 Guilt About Not Being Present</p><p>1:00:58 Judgement</p><p>1:17:35 Upside</p><p>1:22:06 Emotional Goals</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com </p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>ShipStation.com/BLOCKS for a FREE 60-day trial</p><p>Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% OFF your subscription</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5402</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Sarah Silverman</title>
      <description>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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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Sarah Silverman</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>3:35 Teenage Bedwetter</p><p>5:15 Set At Night Ruins Day</p><p>25:08 Taking On Other People’s Anger</p><p>32:44 Fear of Not For Work Travel</p><p>37:05 Partner Travel</p><p>1:00:00 Work Identity </p><p>1:04:41 Fear of Failure</p><p>1:16:26 Goals For Herself</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com </p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month</p><p>MintMobile.com/NEAL for $15/month plus free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Brian Regan</title>
      <description>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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Brian Regan</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Complimentary Intro</p><p>4:08 Writing Undefinable Bits</p><p>10:50 Not Being Funny Offstage </p><p>30:58 Clean vs. Dirty Comedy</p><p>46:16 Line Anxiety</p><p>54:16 Can’t Hear Well </p><p>1:06:16 Social Obligations</p><p>1:10:03 What He’s Done</p><p>1:12:05 Goals </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>Pavlok.com Code: NEAL for 40% off any device.</p><p>MeUndies.com/NEAL for 25% off + free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Eric Andre</title>
      <description>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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Eric Andre</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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
----------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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      <title>Dan Soder</title>
      <description>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.
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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
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Dan Soder</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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
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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:08 People Pleaser</p><p>24:43 Substance Guy</p><p>37:37 Fear of Failure</p><p>42:22 Fear of Death</p><p>53:37 Intimacy Issues</p><p>1:00:35 Anxiety</p><p>1:06:01 What He’s Done</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>Babbel.com/BLOCKS for 55% off your subscription</p><p>BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4484</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tony Hawk</title>
      <description>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.
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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
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Tony Hawk</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Pro Skater</p><p>9:11 Determination</p><p>41:25 Saying No</p><p>49:55 Having Confidence</p><p>54:47 Being Present</p><p>59:47 Accepting Failure </p><p>1:04:49 Managing Time</p><p>1:08:28 What He’s Done</p><p>1:09:55 Movie of his Life</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>www.ShipStation.com code NEAL for a free 60-day trial</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4517</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Jameela Jamil</title>
      <description>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.
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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
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:17:28 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jameela Jamil</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:48 Unsolicited Advice</p><p>20:41 PTSD</p><p>30:01 Worst Case Scenario Syndrome</p><p>36:41 Low Self-Esteem/Opinion </p><p>42:06 Social Rejection</p><p>52:04 Dysmorphia and Anorexia</p><p>1:07:35 Detached and Disconnected</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4538</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Terry Crews</title>
      <description>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.
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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 Syndrome
1:17:57 Porn
1:53:23 Narcissism
2:02:42 What He’s Done
2:08:26 Dream
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Terry Crews</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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 Syndrome
1:17:57 Porn
1:53:23 Narcissism
2:02:42 What He’s Done
2:08:26 Dream
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:00 Upbringing of non-stop trauma</p><p>10:05 Artist</p><p>13:38 Football</p><p>24:09 Masculinity</p><p>34:44 Fear of Water</p><p>45:45 Me Too Story</p><p>1:05:09 Imposter Syndrome</p><p>1:17:57 Porn</p><p>1:53:23 Narcissism</p><p>2:02:42 What He’s Done</p><p>2:08:26 Dream</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>https://hellofresh.com/50Neal for 55% off your subscription + 15% off the next two months</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>7925</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Steve-O</title>
      <description>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.
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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 Opinions of Others
57:00 Aging as a Jackass
1:06:45 Separation between Steve-O and Steven Glover
1:09:30 Anxiety, Stress, Ambition and Happiness
1:11:13 Negative Self-Talk
1:13:34 Pettiness
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Steve-O</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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 Opinions of Others
57:00 Aging as a Jackass
1:06:45 Separation between Steve-O and Steven Glover
1:09:30 Anxiety, Stress, Ambition and Happiness
1:11:13 Negative Self-Talk
1:13:34 Pettiness
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Jackass</p><p>3:54 Clown</p><p>7:35 Properly Homeless</p><p>9:03 Can’t Apply Self To Anything He Doesn’t Want To Do</p><p>11:40 Testing Drugs</p><p>16:08 Stuntman Dreams</p><p>28:40 Clown College</p><p>35:31 Haphazard Lifestyle</p><p>36:46 Overdeveloped Concern for the Opinions of Others</p><p>57:00 Aging as a Jackass</p><p>1:06:45 Separation between Steve-O and Steven Glover</p><p>1:09:30 Anxiety, Stress, Ambition and Happiness</p><p>1:11:13 Negative Self-Talk</p><p>1:13:34 Pettiness</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>https://babbel.com/Blocks for 55% off your subscription</p><p>https://marinelayer.com/neal15 &amp; promo code NEAL15 for $15% off</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5353</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Judd Apatow</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Judd Apatow (The Bubble, This Is 40, Knocked Up, Superbad, Freaks &amp; 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.
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00:00 Chatgpt
1:43 Done Trying to Look Good
5:33 What He Does
18:41 Existential Terror
29:00 Uncomfortable &amp; Neurotic
39:07 Self-Esteem
56:01 Hypervigilance 
1:06:57 Workaholism 
1:13:49 People Pleasing
1:20:15 His Body
1:27:31 What He’s Done
1:28:39 Movie Question
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Judd Apatow</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e6eb436e-478a-11ee-8ac1-9f405a9c22a4/image/874f80.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Judd Apatow (The Bubble, This Is 40, Knocked Up, Superbad, Freaks &amp; 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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Judd Apatow (The Bubble, This Is 40, Knocked Up, Superbad, Freaks &amp; 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.
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00:00 Chatgpt
1:43 Done Trying to Look Good
5:33 What He Does
18:41 Existential Terror
29:00 Uncomfortable &amp; Neurotic
39:07 Self-Esteem
56:01 Hypervigilance 
1:06:57 Workaholism 
1:13:49 People Pleasing
1:20:15 His Body
1:27:31 What He’s Done
1:28:39 Movie Question
----------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase
https://birddogs.com/Neal or promo code: NEAL for a free YETI style tumbler.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Judd Apatow (The Bubble, This Is 40, Knocked Up, Superbad, Freaks &amp; 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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Chatgpt</p><p>1:43 Done Trying to Look Good</p><p>5:33 What He Does</p><p>18:41 Existential Terror</p><p>29:00 Uncomfortable &amp; Neurotic</p><p>39:07 Self-Esteem</p><p>56:01 Hypervigilance </p><p>1:06:57 Workaholism </p><p>1:13:49 People Pleasing</p><p>1:20:15 His Body</p><p>1:27:31 What He’s Done</p><p>1:28:39 Movie Question</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>https://birddogs.com/Neal or promo code: NEAL for a free YETI style tumbler.</p><p>https://pavlok.com code NEAL for 40% off any device</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5730</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Maria Bamford</title>
      <description>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.
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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 
1:19:16 Heckling
1:25:30 What She’s Done
1:28:20 Movie Question
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Maria Bamford</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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 
1:19:16 Heckling
1:25:30 What She’s Done
1:28:20 Movie Question
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>7:27 Eating Disorder</p><p>8:12 Manic</p><p>8:48 OCD</p><p>10:44 Guilt </p><p>12:50 Sad Sack</p><p>16:55 Depression</p><p>26:58 Suicidal Ideation</p><p>49:23 Nihilism</p><p>57:20 Bipolar II</p><p>1:02:19 Her Phone</p><p>1:05:40 Sloth </p><p>1:07:45 Narcissism </p><p>1:19:16 Heckling</p><p>1:25:30 What She’s Done</p><p>1:28:20 Movie Question</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>https://betterhelp.com/Neal for 10% off your first month</p><p>https://mintmobile.com/neal for $15/month plus free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5491</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Kumail Nanjiani</title>
      <description>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.
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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
1:09:43 Career Dysmorphia
1:34:50 What He’s Done
1:37:05 Movie Question
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Kumail Nanjiani</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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
1:09:43 Career Dysmorphia
1:34:50 What He’s Done
1:37:05 Movie Question
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>5:49 Running for President</p><p>20:27 Body Image</p><p>24:51 Wants to Be #1</p><p>26:10 Self-worth tied to career </p><p>28:21 Divorcing experience from results</p><p>38:49 Relationships</p><p>1:05:58 Guilt Regret Shame</p><p>1:09:43 Career Dysmorphia</p><p>1:34:50 What He’s Done</p><p>1:37:05 Movie Question</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>https://hellofresh.com/50Neal for 50% plus free shipping</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Adam Devine</title>
      <description>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.
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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
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Adam Devine</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>8:40 Likes to be liked </p><p>22:04 Health</p><p>39:22 Rotisserie Chicken</p><p>49:17 Crime + Mass Shootings</p><p>56:57 Rotisserie Chicken</p><p>57:53 Doesn’t Want to be Old</p><p>1:04:40 What He’s Done</p><p>1:09:50 Movie of His Life</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p>https://babbel.com/blocks for 55% off your subscription</p><p>https://seed.com/neal for 25% off your first month of DS-01® Daily Synbiotic</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4448</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Fortune Feimster</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Fortune Feimster ('Fubar,' 'Good Fortune,' 'Sweet &amp; 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.
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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 
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Fortune Feimster</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Fortune Feimster ('Fubar,' 'Good Fortune,' 'Sweet &amp; 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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Fortune Feimster ('Fubar,' 'Good Fortune,' 'Sweet &amp; 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.
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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 
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Fortune Feimster ('Fubar,' 'Good Fortune,' 'Sweet &amp; 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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>9:35 Boundaries + People Pleasing</p><p>28:04 Overachiever</p><p>39:40 Eating</p><p>46:54 Listening</p><p>55:18 Going into certain cities as a gay woman</p><p>1:02:38 What She’s Done</p><p>1:08:43 Movie Question </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Tom Segura</title>
      <description>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.
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00:00 Intro
10:02 Drugs &amp; Money
13:45 Body Image
34:25 Fear of Not Knowing Who He Is
1:01:47 Kids &amp; Relationships
1:08:55 Buying into His Own Narrative
1:17:17 How Trauma Changed His Life
1:38:18 Movie Question
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Tom Segura</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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00:00 Intro
10:02 Drugs &amp; Money
13:45 Body Image
34:25 Fear of Not Knowing Who He Is
1:01:47 Kids &amp; Relationships
1:08:55 Buying into His Own Narrative
1:17:17 How Trauma Changed His Life
1:38:18 Movie Question
----------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Mike Birbiglia</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Mike Birbiglia (The Old Man &amp; 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.
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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
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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Mike Birbiglia</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Mike Birbiglia (The Old Man &amp; 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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Mike Birbiglia (The Old Man &amp; 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.
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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
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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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      <title>Seth Meyers</title>
      <description>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.
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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
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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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GameTime 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.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Seth Meyers</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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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
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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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Sponsors:
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GameTime 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.
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      <title>Fred Armisen</title>
      <description>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.
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Fred's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
22:41 Relationships
26:50 Bands
42:35 Heights
49:59 Theater / Long Written Passages
57:08 Venues with the word comedy
1:05:05 Availability of Breakfast
1:12:55 Writing a full length movie
1:15:38 Closeness to other people
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Fred Armisen</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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Fred's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
22:41 Relationships
26:50 Bands
42:35 Heights
49:59 Theater / Long Written Passages
57:08 Venues with the word comedy
1:05:05 Availability of Breakfast
1:12:55 Writing a full length movie
1:15:38 Closeness to other people
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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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Sponsors:
https://bluechew.com code NEAL for your first month free
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      <title>Tom Papa</title>
      <description>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.
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Tom's Blocks:
00:00 Intro/Book
16:49 Doesn’t Get Full
28:41 Lacks Sincerity
45:48 Stares at Things
49:13 Death Doesn’t Scare Him
1:01:37 Sees the Future
1:09:49 Movie Question
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Tom Papa</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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Tom's Blocks:
00:00 Intro/Book
16:49 Doesn’t Get Full
28:41 Lacks Sincerity
45:48 Stares at Things
49:13 Death Doesn’t Scare Him
1:01:37 Sees the Future
1:09:49 Movie Question
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
Sponsors:
https://bluechew.com code NEAL for your first month free
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      <title>Josh Homme</title>
      <description>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.
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00:00 Intro
3:23 Crystal Meth
18:57 Managing Loss
29:38 Disbelief
45:11 Patience
48:54 Conflict
1:07:28 Addicted to Risk
1:12:56 Emotional Vulnerability
1:20:57 Anger Associated with Ostracization
1:35:44 Movie Question
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Josh Homme</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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00:00 Intro
3:23 Crystal Meth
18:57 Managing Loss
29:38 Disbelief
45:11 Patience
48:54 Conflict
1:07:28 Addicted to Risk
1:12:56 Emotional Vulnerability
1:20:57 Anger Associated with Ostracization
1:35:44 Movie Question
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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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Sponsors:
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>3:23 Crystal Meth</p><p>18:57 Managing Loss</p><p>29:38 Disbelief</p><p>45:11 Patience</p><p>48:54 Conflict</p><p>1:07:28 Addicted to Risk</p><p>1:12:56 Emotional Vulnerability</p><p>1:20:57 Anger Associated with Ostracization</p><p>1:35:44 Movie Question</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>https://nordvpn.com/neal for a huge discount + 1 additional month</p><p>https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month</p><p>GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Jay Leno</title>
      <description>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.
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00:00 Intro
13:40 Workaholic
19:55 Money
39:34 Letterman / Late Night Wars
50:35 Relationships
59:54 Competitive
1:14:18 Movie Question
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Jay Leno</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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00:00 Intro
13:40 Workaholic
19:55 Money
39:34 Letterman / Late Night Wars
50:35 Relationships
59:54 Competitive
1:14:18 Movie Question
----------------------------------------------------------
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Howie Mandel</title>
      <description>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.
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Howie's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
1:29 OCD
24:26 ADHD
30:57 FOMO
39:14 Comfort
54:57 Death
1:00:34 Distraction + Fear
1:28:02 Judgment
1:42:59 Can’t Relate To Any Movies 
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Howie Mandel</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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Howie's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
1:29 OCD
24:26 ADHD
30:57 FOMO
39:14 Comfort
54:57 Death
1:00:34 Distraction + Fear
1:28:02 Judgment
1:42:59 Can’t Relate To Any Movies 
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Howie Mandel (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_fUHkX1rrXosOdTzruInw">Howie Mandel Does Stuff</a> + 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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Howie's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>1:29 OCD</p><p>24:26 ADHD</p><p>30:57 FOMO</p><p>39:14 Comfort</p><p>54:57 Death</p><p>1:00:34 Distraction + Fear</p><p>1:28:02 Judgment</p><p>1:42:59 Can’t Relate To Any Movies </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBRVG1rY0Q2ZHN3bHdPZ0gxdU1zUy0wRFZaZ3xBQ3Jtc0trVnh0YVhZLWVRZmUwcUtXQWcxNVR0ZC0wc3ViMF8zN0NZMXFUNnk1OERNUDFlN0Z2MFdpTElJdno5LUJnb3ZxY083MTlvUWU3Q1BQQy1Mdjc1YWNnUjVpSm4yTzNEMHVNdlFETmV3TURnUm01UmJQWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnealbrennan.com%2F&amp;v=_-D_T0t6zYE">https://nealbrennan.com</a> for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYtemYzdXFfank3WlJWX0hSLWxLX1V0Sm1QZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuNzhIdWNha25VLWxyT01ESngtUG1KMlY4V2ExUFlBQlJuUGpOSHVHMmJaYVpQWnJaeGJMckJXU2JWQnBuUUdUaUJUNzB3d05wdGNOcFctcVNpS28zNTJ0ZUc4T0h6OFF4SzVRb3cwMGFRUVFwSFFDZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F81036234&amp;v=_-D_T0t6zYE">https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</a></p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Iliza Shlesinger</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Iliza Shlesinger (Iliza's Locals, Ask Iliza Anything, Good On Paper + 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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Iliza's blocks:
00:00 Intro
3:27 Requirement of vulnerability
23:31 Fiefdoms 
42:08 Can’t Watch Projects She Didn’t Get 
56:55 Food / Consumerism 
1:15:50 What Makes Her Feel Lonely 
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Iliza Shlesinger</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Iliza Shlesinger (Iliza's Locals, Ask Iliza Anything, Good On Paper + 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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Iliza's blocks:
00:00 Intro
3:27 Requirement of vulnerability
23:31 Fiefdoms 
42:08 Can’t Watch Projects She Didn’t Get 
56:55 Food / Consumerism 
1:15:50 What Makes Her Feel Lonely 
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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Iliza Shlesinger (Iliza's Locals, Ask Iliza Anything, Good On Paper + more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Iliza's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>3:27 Requirement of vulnerability</p><p>23:31 Fiefdoms </p><p>42:08 Can’t Watch Projects She Didn’t Get </p><p>56:55 Food / Consumerism </p><p>1:15:50 What Makes Her Feel Lonely </p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5414</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Pete Holmes</title>
      <description>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.
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Pete's blocks:
00:00 Intro
3:05 Wife Left
6:24 Good Boy
9:00 Behavioral Dysmorphia
25:21 Hates Dog
36:50 PTSD
1:04:35 Routine
1:13:00 Doesn't Like Music
1:15:23 Movie Question
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Pete Holmes</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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Pete's blocks:
00:00 Intro
3:05 Wife Left
6:24 Good Boy
9:00 Behavioral Dysmorphia
25:21 Hates Dog
36:50 PTSD
1:04:35 Routine
1:13:00 Doesn't Like Music
1:15:23 Movie Question
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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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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Pete's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>3:05 Wife Left</p><p>6:24 Good Boy</p><p>9:00 Behavioral Dysmorphia</p><p>25:21 Hates Dog</p><p>36:50 PTSD</p><p>1:04:35 Routine</p><p>1:13:00 Doesn't Like Music</p><p>1:15:23 Movie Question</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month</p><p>https://nordVPN.com/NEAL for a huge discount + 4 additional months FREE</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4684</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Atsuko Okatsuka</title>
      <description>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.
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Atsuko Okatsuka's blocks:
00:00 Intro
5:50 Paranoid Schizophrenic Mother
27:47 Avoiding Confrontation
41:56 Recomposes Family
55:30 Unorganized &amp; Late A Lot
1:00:35 General Sadness
1:03:36 Procrastinator
1:05:35 Can’t Watch or Listen to Sad Things
1:09:42 Loves Spoilers
1:15:24 Movie Question
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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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SPONSORS:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Atsuko Okatsuka</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.
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Atsuko Okatsuka's blocks:
00:00 Intro
5:50 Paranoid Schizophrenic Mother
27:47 Avoiding Confrontation
41:56 Recomposes Family
55:30 Unorganized &amp; Late A Lot
1:00:35 General Sadness
1:03:36 Procrastinator
1:05:35 Can’t Watch or Listen to Sad Things
1:09:42 Loves Spoilers
1:15:24 Movie Question
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
SPONSORS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Atsuko Okatsuka's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>5:50 Paranoid Schizophrenic Mother</p><p>27:47 Avoiding Confrontation</p><p>41:56 Recomposes Family</p><p>55:30 Unorganized &amp; Late A Lot</p><p>1:00:35 General Sadness</p><p>1:03:36 Procrastinator</p><p>1:05:35 Can’t Watch or Listen to Sad Things</p><p>1:09:42 Loves Spoilers</p><p>1:15:24 Movie Question</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month</p><p>https://fitbod.me/NEAL for 25% off your subscription</p><p>https://factormeals.com/neal40 for 40% off your first box</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5215</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Marc Maron</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Marc Maron (WTF Podcast, Maron on IFC, HBO Special: From Bleak to Dark + more) 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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Marc's blocks:
00:00 Intro
15:03 Eating Disorder
23:08 Drugs
27:13 Relationships
36:34 Codependency
44:14 Death
1:01:55 Biopic Question
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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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SPONSORS:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Marc Maron</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Marc Maron (WTF Podcast, Maron on IFC, HBO Special: From Bleak to Dark + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Marc Maron (WTF Podcast, Maron on IFC, HBO Special: From Bleak to Dark + more) 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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Marc's blocks:
00:00 Intro
15:03 Eating Disorder
23:08 Drugs
27:13 Relationships
36:34 Codependency
44:14 Death
1:01:55 Biopic Question
----------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
SPONSORS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Marc Maron (WTF Podcast, Maron on IFC, HBO Special: From Bleak to Dark + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Marc's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>15:03 Eating Disorder</p><p>23:08 Drugs</p><p>27:13 Relationships</p><p>36:34 Codependency</p><p>44:14 Death</p><p>1:01:55 Biopic Question</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month</p><p>Download the Gametime App and use code BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4592</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Sal Vulcano pt. 2</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan continues interviewing Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) 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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Sal's blocks:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Afraid in Showers
4:00 Hotels
19:20 Death
47:30 Tags on Clothes
49:14 Sentimental Attachment to Inanimate Objects
56:43 Car
1:04:03 Perfume + Cologne
1:06:17 Movie Question
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 11:25:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Sal Vulcano pt. 2</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan continues interviewing Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan continues interviewing Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) 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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Sal's blocks:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Afraid in Showers
4:00 Hotels
19:20 Death
47:30 Tags on Clothes
49:14 Sentimental Attachment to Inanimate Objects
56:43 Car
1:04:03 Perfume + Cologne
1:06:17 Movie Question
----------------------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------------------
SPONSORS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan continues interviewing Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sal's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:15 Afraid in Showers</p><p>4:00 Hotels</p><p>19:20 Death</p><p>47:30 Tags on Clothes</p><p>49:14 Sentimental Attachment to Inanimate Objects</p><p>56:43 Car</p><p>1:04:03 Perfume + Cologne</p><p>1:06:17 Movie Question</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month FREE</p><p>https://nordvpn.com/neal for a huge discount + 4 additional months FREE</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4222</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Kenan Thompson</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Kenan Thompson (SNL, You Already Know podcast, All That + more) 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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Kenan's blocks:
00:00 Intro
17:13 Afraid of Bees
19:28 Diet
26:41 Co-parenting
29:58 Exercise
31:36 Driving Hard
38:08 Bites fingernails but clips toenails
41:04 Tosses &amp; Turns in his sleep
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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
You Already Know podcast hosted by Kenan Thompson &amp; Tani Marole: https://www.youalreadyknowpodcast.com/ 
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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SPONSORS:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Kenan Thompson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Kenan Thompson (SNL, All That) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Kenan Thompson (SNL, You Already Know podcast, All That + more) 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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Kenan's blocks:
00:00 Intro
17:13 Afraid of Bees
19:28 Diet
26:41 Co-parenting
29:58 Exercise
31:36 Driving Hard
38:08 Bites fingernails but clips toenails
41:04 Tosses &amp; Turns in his sleep
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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
You Already Know podcast hosted by Kenan Thompson &amp; Tani Marole: https://www.youalreadyknowpodcast.com/ 
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Kenan Thompson (SNL, You Already Know podcast, All That + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Kenan's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>17:13 Afraid of Bees</p><p>19:28 Diet</p><p>26:41 Co-parenting</p><p>29:58 Exercise</p><p>31:36 Driving Hard</p><p>38:08 Bites fingernails but clips toenails</p><p>41:04 Tosses &amp; Turns in his sleep</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>You Already Know podcast hosted by Kenan Thompson &amp; Tani Marole: https://www.youalreadyknowpodcast.com/ </p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>Seed.com/NEAL use code NEAL for 25% off your first month</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4823</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Hasan Minhaj</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show, Patriot Act, Homecoming King, King's Jester) 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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Hasan's blocks:
00:00 Intro
14:09 All In His Feelings
43:49 ADHD
49:52 Procrastination
55:26 Fear of Loved Ones Dying
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Hasan Minhaj</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show, Patriot Act, Homecoming King, King's Jester) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show, Patriot Act, Homecoming King, King's Jester) 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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Hasan's blocks:
00:00 Intro
14:09 All In His Feelings
43:49 ADHD
49:52 Procrastination
55:26 Fear of Loved Ones Dying
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
SPONSORS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show, Patriot Act, Homecoming King, King's Jester) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Hasan's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>14:09 All In His Feelings</p><p>43:49 ADHD</p><p>49:52 Procrastination</p><p>55:26 Fear of Loved Ones Dying</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>Manscaped - https://www.manscaped.com promo code Neal for 20% off + Free shipping</p><p>Factor - https://factormeals.com/neal50 for 50% off your first box</p><p>Gametime - https://gametime.co/ code BLOCKS for $20 off</p><p>Honey - https://joinhoney.com/neal</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4826</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Sal Vulcano pt. 1</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) 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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Sal's blocks:
00:00 Intro + 9/11
11:02 OCD
17:00 Traffic
20:39 Sweat
24:35 Common Cold
28:36 Strong Winds
32:02 Bugs
38:01 Cats
40:15 Filth
42:50 ADHD
52:03 Crying
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Sal Vulcano pt. 1</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) 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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Sal's blocks:
00:00 Intro + 9/11
11:02 OCD
17:00 Traffic
20:39 Sweat
24:35 Common Cold
28:36 Strong Winds
32:02 Bugs
38:01 Cats
40:15 Filth
42:50 ADHD
52:03 Crying
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
SPONSORS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Sal Vulcano (Impractical Jokers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sal's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro + 9/11</p><p>11:02 OCD</p><p>17:00 Traffic</p><p>20:39 Sweat</p><p>24:35 Common Cold</p><p>28:36 Strong Winds</p><p>32:02 Bugs</p><p>38:01 Cats</p><p>40:15 Filth</p><p>42:50 ADHD</p><p>52:03 Crying</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month free</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3565</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Nick Kroll</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Nick Kroll ('Big Mouth,' 'Kroll Show,' 'Oh Hello' + more) 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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Nick's blocks:
00:00 Intro
5:12 Relationships
10:19 Avoiding Confrontation
14:36 Work Confrontation
25:31 Partnership
41:20 Marriage
43:30 Bathroom Etiquette
47:47 Rage at Baby
58:34 Can't Control Eating / Sugar
1:04:47 Skin
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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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SPONSORS:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Nick Kroll</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Nick Kroll ('Big Mouth,' 'Kroll Show,' 'Oh Hello' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Nick Kroll ('Big Mouth,' 'Kroll Show,' 'Oh Hello' + more) 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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Nick's blocks:
00:00 Intro
5:12 Relationships
10:19 Avoiding Confrontation
14:36 Work Confrontation
25:31 Partnership
41:20 Marriage
43:30 Bathroom Etiquette
47:47 Rage at Baby
58:34 Can't Control Eating / Sugar
1:04:47 Skin
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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
----------------------------------------------------------
SPONSORS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Nick Kroll ('Big Mouth,' 'Kroll Show,' 'Oh Hello' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Nick's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>5:12 Relationships</p><p>10:19 Avoiding Confrontation</p><p>14:36 Work Confrontation</p><p>25:31 Partnership</p><p>41:20 Marriage</p><p>43:30 Bathroom Etiquette</p><p>47:47 Rage at Baby</p><p>58:34 Can't Control Eating / Sugar</p><p>1:04:47 Skin</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>https://seed.com/neal for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic</p><p>https://fitbod.me/neal for 25% off your membership</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4667</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Sam Morril</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Sam Morril (We Might Be Drunk Podcast, Netflix special 'Same Time Tomorrow') 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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Sam's blocks:
00:00 Intro
2:28 Biological Father
10:37 Can’t Take Time Off But Also Exhausted 
22:13 Afraid Success Will Go Away
36:14 Alcohol
44:15 Ladies
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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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SPONSORS:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Sam Morril</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Sam Morril (We Might Be Drunk Podcast, Netflix special 'Same Time Tomorrow') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Sam Morril (We Might Be Drunk Podcast, Netflix special 'Same Time Tomorrow') 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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Sam's blocks:
00:00 Intro
2:28 Biological Father
10:37 Can’t Take Time Off But Also Exhausted 
22:13 Afraid Success Will Go Away
36:14 Alcohol
44:15 Ladies
--------------------------------------
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
--------------------------------------
SPONSORS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Sam Morril (We Might Be Drunk Podcast, Netflix special 'Same Time Tomorrow') about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>Sam's blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:28 Biological Father</p><p>10:37 Can’t Take Time Off But Also Exhausted </p><p>22:13 Afraid Success Will Go Away</p><p>36:14 Alcohol</p><p>44:15 Ladies</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>--------------------------------------</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>https://gametime.co code: NEAL</p><p>https://bluechew.com/neal for first month free</p><p>https://betterhelp.com/neal for 10% off your first month</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3760</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Roy Wood Jr.</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Roy's blocks:
6:12 Makes Self Small 
9:24 Passivity
18:59 Fatherhood
20:57 Leadership
30:41 Fatherhood as it pertains to his perception of his father
50:59 Work
54:34 Doesn’t Celebrate
1:00:03 Half Ayahuasca
1:08:30 Three Standup Specials Left
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
YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Roy Wood Jr.</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Roy's blocks:
6:12 Makes Self Small 
9:24 Passivity
18:59 Fatherhood
20:57 Leadership
30:41 Fatherhood as it pertains to his perception of his father
50:59 Work
54:34 Doesn’t Celebrate
1:00:03 Half Ayahuasca
1:08:30 Three Standup Specials Left
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
YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Roy's blocks:</p><p>6:12 Makes Self Small </p><p>9:24 Passivity</p><p>18:59 Fatherhood</p><p>20:57 Leadership</p><p>30:41 Fatherhood as it pertains to his perception of his father</p><p>50:59 Work</p><p>54:34 Doesn’t Celebrate</p><p>1:00:03 Half Ayahuasca</p><p>1:08:30 Three Standup Specials Left</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4300</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Mark Normand</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Mark Normand (We Might Be Drunk) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Mark's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
2:55 Married
7:56 Group Bombing
11:20 Strange Upbringing
18:57 OCD
20:48 Bedwetter
26:58 Drinking
27:23 Anxiety
34:21 Guilt
37:35 Alone
40:31 Dad
43:42 Hates Being Shown Things
46:05 Confrontation 
50:10 Obligations
51:47 Sleeping Pills
59:48 Can't Think
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
YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt
SPONSORS:
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Mark Normand</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Mark Normand (We Might Be Drunk) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Mark Normand (We Might Be Drunk) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Mark's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
2:55 Married
7:56 Group Bombing
11:20 Strange Upbringing
18:57 OCD
20:48 Bedwetter
26:58 Drinking
27:23 Anxiety
34:21 Guilt
37:35 Alone
40:31 Dad
43:42 Hates Being Shown Things
46:05 Confrontation 
50:10 Obligations
51:47 Sleeping Pills
59:48 Can't Think
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
YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt
SPONSORS:
BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Mark Normand (We Might Be Drunk) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Mark's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>2:55 Married</p><p>7:56 Group Bombing</p><p>11:20 Strange Upbringing</p><p>18:57 OCD</p><p>20:48 Bedwetter</p><p>26:58 Drinking</p><p>27:23 Anxiety</p><p>34:21 Guilt</p><p>37:35 Alone</p><p>40:31 Dad</p><p>43:42 Hates Being Shown Things</p><p>46:05 Confrontation </p><p>50:10 Obligations</p><p>51:47 Sleeping Pills</p><p>59:48 Can't Think</p><p>https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/NEAL for 10% off your first month</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Natasha Lyonne</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face, Russian Doll, Orange is the New Black + much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
Natasha's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
03:17 Drugs
16:21 Aging
22:20 Work
43:24 Comparison
56:55 Hustler
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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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Natasha Lyonne</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face, Russian Doll, Orange is the New Black + much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face, Russian Doll, Orange is the New Black + much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
Natasha's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
03:17 Drugs
16:21 Aging
22:20 Work
43:24 Comparison
56:55 Hustler
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt
SPONSORS:
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face, Russian Doll, Orange is the New Black + much more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Natasha's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>03:17 Drugs</p><p>16:21 Aging</p><p>22:20 Work</p><p>43:24 Comparison</p><p>56:55 Hustler</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>FitBod: https://fitbod.me/neal for 25% off your membership</p><p>Miracle: https://trymiracle.com/neal for 40% off and 3 free towels</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3931</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Chris Distefano</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Chris Distefano ('Speshy Weshy' on Netflix, Chrissy Chaos) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Chris's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
3:08 Issues
10:11 Insecurities in Men
26:15 Catholicism
37:57 Social Media/Women
54:05 Being Away from New York
1:01:03 Being Alone
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Chris Distefano</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Chris Distefano ('Speshy Weshy' on Netflix, Chrissy Chaos) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Chris Distefano ('Speshy Weshy' on Netflix, Chrissy Chaos) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Chris's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
3:08 Issues
10:11 Insecurities in Men
26:15 Catholicism
37:57 Social Media/Women
54:05 Being Away from New York
1:01:03 Being Alone
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt
SPONSORS:
Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/neal for $5 off
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Chris Distefano ('Speshy Weshy' on Netflix, Chrissy Chaos) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Chris's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>3:08 Issues</p><p>10:11 Insecurities in Men</p><p>26:15 Catholicism</p><p>37:57 Social Media/Women</p><p>54:05 Being Away from New York</p><p>1:01:03 Being Alone</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p>YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>Magic Spoon: https://magicspoon.com/neal for $5 off</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4256</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Andrew Schulz</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Schulz (Flagrant, You People) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Andrew's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Too Generous
4:47 Kindness
7:41 Parents
12:48 Success
16:43 Depression
20:05 Mom
27:45 Relationships
39:16 Wife
47:44 Bad Habits

Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle

YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt

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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Andrew Schulz</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Schulz (Flagrant, You People) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Schulz (Flagrant, You People) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Andrew's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Too Generous
4:47 Kindness
7:41 Parents
12:48 Success
16:43 Depression
20:05 Mom
27:45 Relationships
39:16 Wife
47:44 Bad Habits

Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle

YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt

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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Schulz (Flagrant, You People) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Andrew's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:41 Too Generous</p><p>4:47 Kindness</p><p>7:41 Parents</p><p>12:48 Success</p><p>16:43 Depression</p><p>20:05 Mom</p><p>27:45 Relationships</p><p>39:16 Wife</p><p>47:44 Bad Habits</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle</p><p><br></p><p>YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Audio Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/blocks?sid=yt</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>Miracle: https://trymiracle.com/neal</p><p>BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/neal</p><p>Honey: https://joinhoney.com/neal</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4792</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Charlamagne Tha God</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Charlamagne Tha God (The Breakfast Club) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Charlamagne's Blocks:
00:00 Intro/Mental Health
14:52 Imposter Syndrome
22:29 Father Issues
32:32 Social Media
41:17 Crowds
50:22 Boonky Nose
52:26 Small Talk
56:28 Sativa
57:38 Overcommitting
58:58 People Pleaser
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle (tw @WillyDaSquid)
This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and Magic Spoon.
https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month free
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Charlamagne Tha God</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Charlamagne Tha God (The Breakfast Club) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Charlamagne Tha God (The Breakfast Club) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Charlamagne's Blocks:
00:00 Intro/Mental Health
14:52 Imposter Syndrome
22:29 Father Issues
32:32 Social Media
41:17 Crowds
50:22 Boonky Nose
52:26 Small Talk
56:28 Sativa
57:38 Overcommitting
58:58 People Pleaser
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle (tw @WillyDaSquid)
This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and Magic Spoon.
https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month free
https://magicspoon.com/neal for $5 off
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Charlamagne Tha God (The Breakfast Club) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Charlamagne's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro/Mental Health</p><p>14:52 Imposter Syndrome</p><p>22:29 Father Issues</p><p>32:32 Social Media</p><p>41:17 Crowds</p><p>50:22 Boonky Nose</p><p>52:26 Small Talk</p><p>56:28 Sativa</p><p>57:38 Overcommitting</p><p>58:58 People Pleaser</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p>Edited by Will Hagle (tw @WillyDaSquid)</p><p>This episode is sponsored by BlueChew and Magic Spoon.</p><p>https://bluechew.com/neal for your first month free</p><p>https://magicspoon.com/neal for $5 off</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4742</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Ronny Chieng</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Shang-Chi, Crazy Rich Asians, Netflix special 'Speakeasy,' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Ronny's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
6:20 Deferential
7:19 客气
17:57 Holidays
27:16 TV Shows
31:48 Nicer to strangers
37:35 Hates Umbrellas
42:35 Hates Small Talk
44:25 Hates Pick Your Brains
47:55 Dad Died
1:00:31 Showers After Dump
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Ronny Chieng</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Shang-Chi, Crazy Rich Asians, Netflix special 'Speakeasy,' + more)  about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Shang-Chi, Crazy Rich Asians, Netflix special 'Speakeasy,' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Ronny's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
6:20 Deferential
7:19 客气
17:57 Holidays
27:16 TV Shows
31:48 Nicer to strangers
37:35 Hates Umbrellas
42:35 Hates Small Talk
44:25 Hates Pick Your Brains
47:55 Dad Died
1:00:31 Showers After Dump
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Shang-Chi, Crazy Rich Asians, Netflix special 'Speakeasy,' + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Ronny's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>6:20 Deferential</p><p>7:19 客气</p><p>17:57 Holidays</p><p>27:16 TV Shows</p><p>31:48 Nicer to strangers</p><p>37:35 Hates Umbrellas</p><p>42:35 Hates Small Talk</p><p>44:25 Hates Pick Your Brains</p><p>47:55 Dad Died</p><p>1:00:31 Showers After Dump</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4287</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Taylor Tomlinson</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Taylor Tomlinson (Netflix specials: Quarter-Life Crisis, Look At Me) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
Taylor's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
07:07 Mom Died
10:44 Hypervigilant
16:31 Success + Relationships
36:29 Children
39:10 Anxiety
41:07 Drinking
55:55 Bipolar II
59:46 Religion
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Taylor Tomlinson</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Taylor Tomlinson about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Taylor Tomlinson (Netflix specials: Quarter-Life Crisis, Look At Me) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
Taylor's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
07:07 Mom Died
10:44 Hypervigilant
16:31 Success + Relationships
36:29 Children
39:10 Anxiety
41:07 Drinking
55:55 Bipolar II
59:46 Religion
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>3956</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Bobby Lee</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Bobby Lee about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Bobby's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
01:32 Social Drowner
02:12 Sore Winner
07:15 Drugs
16:54 God
24:35 Alone
33:56 Not Good at Confrontation
47:22 Addicted to Tragedy Porn
52:45 Riddled with Fear
55:13 Thinks People Don't Like Him
1:04:30 Revenge Fantasies
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Bobby Lee</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a74a55c8-9d4a-11ed-97db-d34a6cc23f5f/image/e50e19.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Bobby Lee about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Bobby Lee about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Bobby's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
01:32 Social Drowner
02:12 Sore Winner
07:15 Drugs
16:54 God
24:35 Alone
33:56 Not Good at Confrontation
47:22 Addicted to Tragedy Porn
52:45 Riddled with Fear
55:13 Thinks People Don't Like Him
1:04:30 Revenge Fantasies
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Bobby Lee about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Bobby's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:32 Social Drowner</p><p>02:12 Sore Winner</p><p>07:15 Drugs</p><p>16:54 God</p><p>24:35 Alone</p><p>33:56 Not Good at Confrontation</p><p>47:22 Addicted to Tragedy Porn</p><p>52:45 Riddled with Fear</p><p>55:13 Thinks People Don't Like Him</p><p>1:04:30 Revenge Fantasies</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)</p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>4541</itunes:duration>
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    <item>
      <title>Andrew Santino</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Santino about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Andrew's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
04:48 Anxiety
09:26 Space + Time
18:22 Drinking + Staying Healthy
25:08 Overworking
35:14 Far from Family
42:37 Friendship
55:52 Lack of Appreciation
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:48:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Andrew Santino</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Santino about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Santino about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Andrew's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
04:48 Anxiety
09:26 Space + Time
18:22 Drinking + Staying Healthy
25:08 Overworking
35:14 Far from Family
42:37 Friendship
55:52 Lack of Appreciation
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Andrew Santino about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Andrew's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>04:48 Anxiety</p><p>09:26 Space + Time</p><p>18:22 Drinking + Staying Healthy</p><p>25:08 Overworking</p><p>35:14 Far from Family</p><p>42:37 Friendship</p><p>55:52 Lack of Appreciation</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)</p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>4183</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Sebastian Maniscalco</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Sebastian Maniscalco about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Sebastian's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
03:47 High Anxiety/Stress
11:46 Family
21:33 Scorsese
27:09 Overthinking
34:52 Hypersensitivity
36:29 Avoiding Confrontation
45:28 People Who Have Self-Portraits Of Themselves As Artwork In Their Homes
49:18 Oversharing
53:15 Death
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Sebastian Maniscalco</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/82082d62-9232-11ed-b655-03d6881cafa7/image/8eb658.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Sebastian Maniscalco about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Sebastian Maniscalco about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Sebastian's Blocks:
00:00 Intro
03:47 High Anxiety/Stress
11:46 Family
21:33 Scorsese
27:09 Overthinking
34:52 Hypersensitivity
36:29 Avoiding Confrontation
45:28 People Who Have Self-Portraits Of Themselves As Artwork In Their Homes
49:18 Oversharing
53:15 Death
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Sebastian Maniscalco about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Sebastian's Blocks:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>03:47 High Anxiety/Stress</p><p>11:46 Family</p><p>21:33 Scorsese</p><p>27:09 Overthinking</p><p>34:52 Hypersensitivity</p><p>36:29 Avoiding Confrontation</p><p>45:28 People Who Have Self-Portraits Of Themselves As Artwork In Their Homes</p><p>49:18 Oversharing</p><p>53:15 Death</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)</p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>4051</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Nikki Glaser</title>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Nikki Glaser about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
Nikki's Blocks:
Envy (3:28)
Intimacy (38:55)
Edging (40:54) 
Relationships (43:47)
Oversharing (1:01:46)
Not Normal (1:08:25)
Not A Model (1:10:17)
Can’t Watch Self (1:19:14)
Not Reaching Potential (1:20:10)
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Nikki Glaser</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/58d52768-819f-11ed-8469-2fddf2eb23cf/image/871515.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Nikki Glaser about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Nikki Glaser about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
Nikki's Blocks:
Envy (3:28)
Intimacy (38:55)
Edging (40:54) 
Relationships (43:47)
Oversharing (1:01:46)
Not Normal (1:08:25)
Not A Model (1:10:17)
Can’t Watch Self (1:19:14)
Not Reaching Potential (1:20:10)
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Nikki Glaser about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Nikki's Blocks:</p><p>Envy (3:28)</p><p>Intimacy (38:55)</p><p>Edging (40:54) </p><p>Relationships (43:47)</p><p>Oversharing (1:01:46)</p><p>Not Normal (1:08:25)</p><p>Not A Model (1:10:17)</p><p>Can’t Watch Self (1:19:14)</p><p>Not Reaching Potential (1:20:10)</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)</p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>5090</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Bert Kreischer</title>
      <link>https://anchor.fm/theblockspodcast/episodes/Bert-Kreischer-e1s9feb</link>
      <description>Neal Brennan interviews Bert Kreischer about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Bert's Blocks:
Not Attractive (02:20)
Competitive (06:24)
Sensitivity (09:19)
Insecurity (17:10)
Death (43:46)
Cynicism (53:03)
Bert reacts to David Letterman voicemail (1:00:51)
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Bert Kreischer</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/10b6320e-7db9-11ed-902b-531cb25222a8/image/35509061-1671085279793-cc699c065fe2f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Neal Brennan interviews Bert Kreischer about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Neal Brennan interviews Bert Kreischer about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
Bert's Blocks:
Not Attractive (02:20)
Competitive (06:24)
Sensitivity (09:19)
Insecurity (17:10)
Death (43:46)
Cynicism (53:03)
Bert reacts to David Letterman voicemail (1:00:51)
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234
Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Neal Brennan interviews Bert Kreischer about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.</p><p>Bert's Blocks:</p><p>Not Attractive (02:20)</p><p>Competitive (06:24)</p><p>Sensitivity (09:19)</p><p>Insecurity (17:10)</p><p>Death (43:46)</p><p>Cynicism (53:03)</p><p>Bert reacts to David Letterman voicemail (1:00:51)</p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234</p><p>Theme song by Electric Guest (unreleased)</p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>5226</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>David Letterman </title>
      <link>https://anchor.fm/theblockspodcast/episodes/David-Letterman-e1rugub</link>
      <description>On the first episode of The Blocks Podcast, Neal Brennan interviews David Letterman. 
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 
Music by Asa Taconne.
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>David Letterman </itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/110c295c-7db9-11ed-902b-1b89a60179a5/image/35509061-1670477740518-2bc4fa593c818.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>On the first episode of The Blocks Podcast, Neal Brennan interviews David Letterman.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>On the first episode of The Blocks Podcast, Neal Brennan interviews David Letterman. 
Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 
Music by Asa Taconne.
Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE
Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>On the first episode of The Blocks Podcast, Neal Brennan interviews David Letterman. </p><p>Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 </p><p>Music by Asa Taconne.</p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lf6yvE</p><p>Neal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan </p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/nealbrennan </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>3647</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Welcome to The Blocks Podcast</title>
      <link>https://anchor.fm/theblockspodcast/episodes/Welcome-to-The-Blocks-Podcast-e1ru541</link>
      <description>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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:38:05 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Neal Brennan</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1160eeba-7db9-11ed-902b-cf843b9f35e1/image/35509061-1670457035383-45765c44aa752.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>&lt;p&gt;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&amp;nbsp;despite these blocks.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>82</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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