Trevor Noah | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan interviews Trevor Noah (‘The Daily Show,’ ‘What Now?,’ ‘Born a Crime,’ ‘Where Was I’ & 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
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 & Communication
20:20 Relationship w/ Parents
24:01 Depression & 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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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
@j.ballsdeep420
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I'm sorry, but you're wrong, Trevor: That is ADD, not ADHD. The H is hyper, or hyper activity, where without the hyper side it's exactly as you describe.
@j.ballsdeep420
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Trevor's stand up is really funny to me and glad he left the Daily Show as I did not like him on there at all and really turned me away from the show for his period, but God damn do I love his stand up
@alexgulino335
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Man, i completely relate to trevor 41:00. It took me years to try to open up and eventually i did for someone. Absolutely amazing for 8 years until she had a random psychotic break with full on auditory hallucinations and even visual occassionally that she never came out of. I lived with her for another year trying to get her help. Her hallucinations made her think i was gaslighting her, like maiking a weird sound and then stopping when she came to check on it. Asked me to kill her one night when she thought people were poking her really painfully hard in the back. Stabbed me in bed asleep with a piece of rebar bs she thought i was an imposter among many other things… it broke me down mentally and i got down to like 127 lbs as a 5'11.5 guy from my normal 160 or 170. Still wake up every 30 minutes to 1.5 hours like clockwork all night every night since. Long story but i ended up not helping her and she left while her family did nothing to help.
@bruceharrottassociates3854
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
When Trevor talks about white people buying antiques, he’s really not talking about race, he’s talking about the gap between rich and poor; class differences.
@bruceharrottassociates3854
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Depression is a symptom. Good point.
@bruceharrottassociates3854
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Neil’s haircut is unfortunate because it makes his ears look too big. He should get a haircut that partially covers his ears like Trevor. Just a suggestion.
@kathy-annhart2632
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
https://youtu.be/PgXzdbptETg
@jacobluckey7334
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Trevor, you’re also Autistic my friend. Everything you describe is more Autism sprinkled with ADHD.
Take a look, it’s part of your blueprint that makes your mind so beautiful.
Anonymous
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
This was one of the best conversations I've ever seen.
@bigbootyhunta
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I highly recommend Trevor Noah's autobiography, Born A Crime. It's a fascinating read that is by turns funny, tragic, up-lifting, and typifies the strength of the human spirit.
@KimSimth
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I understand know why you left the Daily show. I'm glad you're taking the time to fix Trevor Noah.
@suekennedy1595
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
The idea that racism is finished and it’s get better is wrong came home to me when reading a book about the 1960s struggle to vote .
In that book it showed so clearly how many many more black got to vote immediately after the civil war that in the 1920s it was becoming harder to vote by English tests and gerrymandering.
@suekennedy1595
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
As a white person Australian 61 old lady I find the idea that black people don’t like antiques so strange .
my parents were working class ten pound poms never rich but we didn’t want for anything.
However I love old stuff solid wood, vintage China ,and buy most of handbags from charity shops.
I am middle class now ,Doctors wife and I find it hard to understand that Trevor doesn’t like old stuff most new stuff is total crappy laminate ikea rubbish.
@jrob9270
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I'm white and here is my story about the only time I felt someone was being racist towards me. I was working delivering CanPages (an old phonebook like the blue pages) with my sisters Cambodian Husband and his friend (he was Vietnamese) in British Columbia. They were Canadian, their parents immigrated (they spoke perfect English). While driving around we got on the topic of what we were gonna do with our money after the contract was done. The Vietnamese dude said he wanted to buy houses and renovate them by putting carpet in, because white people like carpet. Then they realized I was there and it was awkward until until said "I do like carpet though." I guess carpet is a white people thing.
@jrob9270
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
The age old question, "Was it worth beating little Mozart?"
@nipi2467
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Imagine feeling hated just to be a living entity. Sometimes I feel like the only disease in the world are the people that hates…
@kuukeli
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
great one
@rodrigomartinez8236
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
"It's a shame you're so bad a relationships there won't be a next generation" you can say they have an amazing friendship 😂😂😂😂😂
@KayMens3
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Can someone explain what walking contrition means?
@vansmokenherb
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
14:30 deep
@sheefree
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
'….and he would point at you the whole time!' 😅😅
@MoahGentle
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Glad I learned where Trevor has come from.
@mitchellgreggs3299
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Trevor’s downloads are gems
@Paige-hh2zp
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I so relate to what Trevor shares, one of my most regrettable moments because the other person flipped out on me , was when we were walking together and they were telling me something about their thoughts about schooling. I was listening , but then there was a chipmunk running along side us and I said, “Hey, look, a chipmunk.” I was still paying attention to them but they didn’t think so and went nuts screaming at me.
@Paige-hh2zp
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I so relate to what Trevor shares, one of my most regrettable moments because the other person flipped out on me , was when we were walking together and they were telling me something about their thoughts about schooling. I was listening , but then there was a chipmunk running along side us and I said, “Hey, look, a chipmunk.” I was still paying attention to them but they didn’t think so and went nuts screaming at me.
@nkogmusic9137
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
this piece hit me:
"be a more honest version of yourself, but also prepare yourself for the fact that you'll be a more alone version of yourself for a bit–the more you are you, the fewer people match up with you. If you are a one-size-fit-all cap, you're going to fit all heads, and stretch in al different directions. And when people put you back down you don't even know what you are."
@TJNorton
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
This was a super interesting, helpful, and insightful podcast for me. At 56 years old i've finally been told i have ADHD (as if that was ever a real question!), by my therapist. Assessment is set for March 2025. Thank you for an awesome podcast. SUBSCRIBED 🙏
@jeremyhamann9962
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
44:05 this moment is incredible advice
@TLC26687
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
very valid points
@fattidiliberta
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I am so grateful for Trevot 🎁🙏🦋
@angelaa7388
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Trevor's neurodivergence is %1000 why he felt his mom was a bad communicator. I dont think she was a bad communicator, I just think Noah needed a different style of communication. And the fact that Noah identified that in himself and was able to propose a modified approach to their current communication is astounding. I miss seeing him on my television all the time, and I hope he is doing well in every way.
@lorenapaloma2710
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
It was lovely hearing Trevor’s genuine laugh. “Don’t take it personally and the world will open up to you.” As always great episode. I love you both long time. 🥰
@dustinpward
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
fuck yeah.
@astralmass
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I was feeling pretty today, but this helped me. I can't relate on the racial issues, but helped with some grief and old feelings.
@algebraworks
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Who makes laws?
@algebraworks
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Elon musk environment
@andreavillacob4675
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
That also explains why I don't feel confortable going in PJs to Publix to get a gallon of milk… 😅
@andreavillacob4675
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
😮That's why I always like the "modern" look in houses, clean, FINISHED… that explains sooo many things
@mrs.heathergrafe4330
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Ubuntu ❤
@Sande-yb3cl
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
I admire these two people with such high respect. They both do something for this world. They inspire me.
@gardenearth-f7d
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
also love how well Neal listens, and asks good questions, and adds to the understanding of us crazy humans, nice to see both of you being vulnerable and Real , and showing how that has allowed a beautiful friendship between you. Great role models for other men, and other humans who are healing from a traumatized world. Thank you for this podcast and this conversation!
@gardenearth-f7d
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Brilliant conversation I learn SO much , and always do from Trevor's understanding of human nature…..Love the bond btw Neal and Trevor…, So helpful that insight about how all conflict is.a breakdown of communication, how listening is so important, and how writing to each other allows one to get clear and really hear what the other is saying.
@krystle8669
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Wow, I felt like he was reading my brain aloud. 🤯
@gloglo6200
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Love this!
@dickersonart
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Gaslighting! I've been telling my friends America is the biggest gaslight of all time.
@MRFGP
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
One of my favourite people too – all of this is a gift of joyfulness xxx thank you xxx
@vinetteoosthuizen9208
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
The language barrier is very interesting and I can see how it causes conflict, but never really thought about it until now.
@kenyadixon7632
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
Oh Trevor, My Love,
I’m from New York. My parents have an exposed red brick wall that runs the entire length of the house. I believe that every room in your home should have at least one substantial antique and one antique decor piece. I love antiques and the patina of them. Oh wait, I was born somewhat privileged. You win again!!! Lol. And my name is Kenya. 😮
@Sara-vn2kz
September 26, 2025 at 9:42 am
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