Jameela Jamil | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | EPISODE 40
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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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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@greercarroll7967
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
56:12 I don't think Jameela is an idiot, and I'm living for her nuggets of wisdom 🎉 its important to realise how warped a single perspective is, even your own. Powerful nuggets. She's my fave
@MistuhDabolina
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Really easy to say you don’t care about success when you’re successful
@noemiecansier8466
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Neal describing musical acts he has no clue about is hilarious
@elisabethmcallister3989
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Such a vast and empty hole of soul and personality that is Jameel. She certainly feels like she’s something but please stop giving this flat and fake persona a forum.
@MrMotherfuck123
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Mofo was on her like white on rice
@lhickman0628
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
This was amazing wish I watched it sooner
@jaloar55
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
I miss Jameela on Bad Dates!
@Jo11ee
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
If the two of you had a baby, I would be that neurotic child. Esp. towards the end where you are talking about how everyone has let you down. I sadly related to so much of this episode.
@Handle8844
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
"yes, people fine me annoying, unlikeable or flawed in some way…" Yup. This interview was insufferable. She was SUCH a sycophant with Neal. Ugh.
@DARKNOGGIN
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Man, I can empathize with the self reflection from five years ago with pitchfork culture. I was one. I think more people need to talk about this.
@Dirona10
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Vegetarians are more prone to depression because they have a wider awareness of the suffering of innocent beings in the world. It is more about being in touch with reality than it is about the diet.
@libby9119
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
LOVED THIS INTERVIEW!
@jameseaves71
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Her explanation of anxiety and suicidal thoughts is the best I’ve ever heard. It’s my life.
@user-ee9lk6vn6o
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
I love notes too!!! Agree 100
@freemagicfun
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
I understand her contentment with life. I am much older than her, but quite a few years ago I knew I had done everything I wanted/needed to do. Now it is all cake. I like cake – so I am in no hurry to die, but no fear of it. 😎
@BigMustard2099
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
The phrase ego maniac with an inferiority complex is how the AA book describes addicts.
@chrishepburn1503
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Who the fuck is this
@judyesau1997
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Girl, Jerry knows everything!! He's the epitome of a great role model for comedians! It appears you really don't know Jerry's work over the decades.
@ellenignatius6030
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Easily said when you have money & your in a good space mentally- otherwise its called white knuckling your way through life.
@ellenignatius6030
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
The teacher appears when the student is ready. You wouldn't have listened to anything anyone could have told you until you figured it out.
@rachellleeroth
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Love this woman and agree with her view on life. Just go for it! What's the worst that can happen?
@Chimi_Chonga_Supreme
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Give Jameela my contact info. She deserves to be with a real man like me to make her life better.
@FlowStateNewOrleans
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
I'm a big fan of this podcast and this was absolutely one of the best episodes.
@kyo666oyk
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Her speaking about low self esteem the way did was helpful to me understanding myself a little more. Thank you both.
@Bradimus1
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
It's interesting how people can have a problem with themselves like she does, but great how she's been able to overcome. She's always had a stunning face, that I've ever seen her. You two are fun friends to hear chat and should do more!
@kolpik3708
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
For me, admitting I'm the piece of snit in a situation is usually easier than accepting the other person involved is not the piece of snit. Thems the breaks, I guess.
@cristinalacoste2062
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
It's pretty easy for girls to know if they're attractive, first boys, then men will always be in their orbit.
@Catrell
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Those James edits 😏
@spookycat8652
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
I have binged so many episodes of the podcast and kept putting this particular episode off because what could this beautiful person possibly have to talk about….holy shit how wrong I was! She is absolutely brilliant and articulate and deep. Wow
@ROOKTABULA
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
She was really good at being insufferable on The Good Place.
@FrancBarz
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
An 'emotional go bag' is a great way to put that feeling and need to prepare to be let down
@8500998
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
I think I’m in love with this beauty! She be great as a magic nanny in a movie!
@eric0302
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Love JJ's voice. Every time she says c*nt I get an anime nosebleed.
@d.a2026
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
The song 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@d.a2026
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Yeah right Neal you havent thought about sex with her, come on😂😂😂😂😂😂LIES. She is your no1 fantasy. Especially when you heard about her wardrobe activities. The weirdness massivly turned you on😂😂😂😂😂
@d.a2026
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
What an incredibly sweet soul she is😮❤
@d.a2026
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
When people mention manifesting, I get spontaneous diarrea😮
@d.a2026
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Does Neal have a crush on Jameela? But hey what human with wouldnt?
@pendensproditor
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Without knowing much about her I confess I did get a little bit of the ick years ago when I heard about her calling people incels (or whatever story social media was passing around). Now I'm a bit angry that I let them steer my perceptions of her. After seeing this I adore her and am hugely impressed with the life she was able to build on top of such an unfortunate foundation. All of that staring at people from afar paid off because her social IQ is higher than mine will ever be.
@Jenny_Oblivion
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Remember when we could all just interact, before politicians invaded the internet? Some of my favorite musicians responded to me before, now I’ve deleted the apps
@Jenny_Oblivion
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Love Jameela’s take on her home. I lived with many housemates in a mansion in Boston. It was one of the best places that I have lived in.
@Jenny_Oblivion
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Glad that you two became friends. It’s interesting how we meet the right people at the right time
@Jenny_Oblivion
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Almost everything Jameela said helps explain why Americans should protect people who are struggling with mental health from guns
@littleoldal
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
8.5 mins in..
I think females don't friend as good as guys do, in a sense.
my and my guy friends check each other.
some females share stories with me regarding their bff gfs, and I always ask, why don't you just tell/ask her?
and it seems they/she's afraid to cross that line to offend, or have an awkward moment.
and I always say/think that they're not really bffs if you can't cross that line.
@Lazurmang
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
As someone in recovery, this podcast has quickly become one of my favorites. Hearing these people discuss their pitfalls and open up and be vulnerable – all while being charming and hilarious and dropping references that I only know because of my time spent using – all makes this feel like this podcast is directed straight at my ears specifically
@datascience4lyfe
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
Shocked at how much of what she said is extremely relevant to me right now. Good episode
@amberbeninati1722
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 pm
I don't even know where to start on this. Jameela, for me, just went from beings a one-sided character that i never really gave much thought to, to maybe my favorite person ever. I want to simultaneously be her mother, her best friend, her mentee… I loved every word out of this woman's mouth.
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