Freaky Friday. Jimmy Carr hosts guest Neal Brennan | Blocks Podcast
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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@markseek5729
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
very insightful to see to guys talking about emotions /courageous conversations much more interesting than comedy good stuff you two
@bellaluce7088
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
❤🩹 Anger & self-pity (aka self-compassion < : – ) can actually be HEALING, according to many therapists who work with childhood trauma/complex ptsd. (Shout out the great Pete Walker!) Abusive and/or emotionally immature parents train kids to suppress and ignore emotions the parent finds inconvenient. 👿 But humans need access to ALL our emotions for important things like intuition & boundaries that help keep us safe in the world. 🧐 Amputating the ability to know and act on our feelings is one of the most disgusting things abusive people do imo because it sets us up for continued harm throughout our lives that many of us blame ourselves for. 🤮 Luckily, therapists have come up with various simple exercises to help bring this vital system back online that are available with a quick google search and some practice. ❤🩹🙃😃❤
@heatherreis3276
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Neal. Be careful with your "cure" and new outlook on life. Don't overcorrect and go too far down this drug path that you associate with GOD. It's a new self medication method you can use positively temporarily. As someone who has suffered with and through depression myxwhole life……I'm worried for you, man.
@shyamlynn243
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Neil Brennan is such a great guy, I feel like I know him because of this podcast although I really don't. I'm glad he's got good friends like Jimmy Carr! You're a good example Neil thanks for all that you've done and all you will do. Never die.
@Onemore59
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Jimmy, your lapels are always too wide. Your tailor is doing you a disservice.
@willtravel2025
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
I have never seen anything more valuable on youtube. Jimmy, you are a living iteration of my Uncle, the most helpful human creature i have ever encountered, and Neal I applaud your tenacity, covet your comedic chops, and promise you both I will not squander the value I have gained from your efforts. I will use this as reference material to hone my skills as a helper who helps and in the crafting of comedy. This is an incredible gift to me, I hope someday you both see me prove it.
@scottydoesntknow6901
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
The term “imposter syndrome” keeps coming up. Why do so many people feel inadequate? You are a person. This life is very messy and the only perfect person made it to 33 years old before being killed by the cruel world. You are enough. You are loved.
@khomzar
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Sucks that you have to be 25 years depressed to become such a great comedian and a human as Neil
@denniswolf96
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Neal, you're like a great novel. Full of complications, struggle, and, finally triumphs.
I love your shows and this lil tidbit. Awesome.
Jim is also one of my favorite comics. Hope yall stick around a while longer.
@John.S92
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Neal Brennan's views on how to treat others and such seems to basically be (ironically, what most Christians have forgotten); like Jesus. Or what Jesus thought, that whole "do to others what you would have them do to you" (had to look up where this was from; Matthew (7:12) (as in "treat others as they treat you", or to interpret it as "as you want they to treat you"), coupled with matthew 5:38-40 (the "turn the other cheek" part)
@iam4yay
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
It’s amazing to see, not just one, but two empathic male role models discuss their feelings with above average emotional intelligence. Thank you for providing a template – it’s hard to find elsewhere.
@John.S92
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
If you can get the other person to understand your perspective, regardless of if you or they are right, are good, and if they are wrong and realize that but are a bit.. belligerent (as we all can be sometimes), maybe instead of getting an "you are right", getting a "yes" to "do you get my point?" is equal to a win-win scenario there,.
@michaelborgen9563
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
"Doing the thing" is so poignant.
@demian8439
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
1:00:39 This made me cry. I wasn't prepared for that.
@jacebeleren429
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
The self-pity in a giant font was fucking hilarious 😊
@NzStumpyTech
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
i've watched this at least 3 times in the last few months and it's so good~!
@jessereeves3120
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Am I the only one who’s getting tired of these thinly veiled circle-jerks? I understand a level of respect, but “You’re so great” “No you’re so great” for 90min is brutally Orwellian.
@ottercai
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
I think that there is more nuance to the balance of friendship. I don’t think it is a tit for tat. I think it is more about respecting each other and meeting each other’s needs because they are bound to be different.
@kennethmullen-qe9hg
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
BOOOOO! Jimmy Carr being Neal for the day I feel ripped off not seein' his face and delivery performing the ads and sponsorships of today's episode LmMFaO!!! 😉 😛 :o)
@Spartans48823
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Never would have guessed Jimmy was such a lovely guy…a great interview
@Lucien451
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Beautiful exchange between two adults, it is hopeful and warm. Thank you
@alexanderthesk8
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Neal, I don't know you but you are a really good person. You have flaws and you do things wrong sometimes, but you are really important to humanity. In a very plain and simple way, you inspire and entertain, you talk and listen, you philosophize and joke, and you make people feel like things are OK. You do a very good job. Thank you.
@davidwilmothall
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
"Just go out to eat together. I don't have to rap or anything." — Neal Brennan
@reubenrozeyt5716
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
The more I listen to Neal speaking the less lonely I feel.
@matthewashworth4992
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Around the 15-minute mark, Neil discusses the concept of fairness, recounting how, as a child, he never knew when or why the beatings would happen. This uncertainty led to a condition known as 'learned helplessness.' This condition, extensively researched by B.F. Skinner, can be better understood through reading and research. Neil, or anyone experiencing this, might find comfort in learning about the causes, mechanisms, and effects of 'learned helplessness.' Hope this helps
@douglasfairmeadow
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Kill the bell thing dude. What does it add? Aside from distraction?
@anda318
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
In Romania, if someone dreams of you dying, we say it means "your death died". So – protection from death as opposed to bad omen.
@ravipeiris4388
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Much respect to Neal for the hardships he's gone through and yet displaying his humanity despite these hardships ❤.
@brianbeattympls
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
I wasn't prepared for a hippie Jimmy Carr.
@manwhohasnoname6549
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Was Neal in 12 step for a specific addiction?
@deed3211
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Thank you.
@ZenMastaKai
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
This podcast is great because the conversation is so intelligent. I love seeing men open up and talk about their personal lives. I think this could be the start of a new era where men feel comfortable sharing their feelings and experiences with each other. Jimmy and Neal are the perfect combination of comedy and understanding.
@KLHwoodcraft
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Saw Neal in Long Beach many years ago. Hit him with a fist bump in the back as he walked off because it was a great set. He hit me back. Never forgot that for some reason. You have a more positive effect on people than you will ever know man.
@HellSpawn83
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
58:51 I have known of you, but since I started watching the podcast blocks I have come to really appreciate you and your comedy. You’re so amazing and refreshing to listen to. Thank you.
@bobbifergus3110
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 pm
I haven't connected so completely to another human being before I saw this.
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