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Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal Brennan
Comedian Neal Brennan interviews people about the things they wished they'd realized sooner in life.
Episodes
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanBobby Lee: I Wish I Knew
Bobby Lee joins Neal Brennan to share what he wishes he knew sooner: worrying about his career wouldn’t change its course, asking for help mattered, and the…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanLL Cool J: I Wish I Knew
LL Cool J joins Neal Brennan to talk about what he wishes he knew sooner: knowing his value, learning how to lead, and being a better friend. They get into…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanMark Normand: I Wish I Knew
Mark Normand returns to Blocks with Neal Brennan to talk about what he wishes he knew sooner: how much time a phone can steal, why trying so hard to be the…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanDan Soder: I Wish I Knew
Dan Soder returns to kick off the new I Wish I Knew premise on Blocks: the things people wish they'd figured out sooner.Dan gets into why being funny matters…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanGianmarco Soresi
In this episode of Blocks, Neal Brennan sits down with comedian Gianmarco Soresi to discuss the unconventional path that led him to standup. They dive into his…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanDaniel Sloss
In this episode of Blocks, Neal Brennan sits down with Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss to dismantle the "blocks" that have shaped his life and career. From the…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanCraig Ferguson
Comedian and former late-night host Craig Ferguson joins Neal Brennan on the Blocks Podcast to explore the "blocks" that have defined his life and career. From…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanRory Scovel
Rory Scovel joins Neal Brennan to talk about being born into grief—his mother died on his first birthday—and how losing his dad in 2020 reshaped his standup…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanHappiness Expert Dr. Arthur C. Brooks
Happiness expert, Harvard Professor & author Arthur Brooks joins Neal Brennan to discuss why happiness is ~50% genetic, why men and women fundamentally need…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJordan Jensen
Neal Brennan interviews Jordan Jensen ('Take Me With You' on Netflix, RIP w/ Jordan Jensen) about cancelling her last scheduled appearance at the last second…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJosh Johnson
Neal Brennan interviews Josh Johnson (New HBO special: Symphony) about being too nice, working together at The Daily Show, how his fashion sense has changed…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanBrad Williams
Neal Brennan interviews Brad Williams (New special: Live on Short Street) about his experience living with dwarfism, the guilt he felt after his daughter was…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanMalcolm Gladwell
Neal Brennan interviews Malcolm Gladwell (Revisionist History, Broken Record, Blink, Outliers The Tipping Point) about the moral dilemmas of responsible…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJordan Klepper
Neal Brennan interviews Jordan Klepper (Daily Show, "Fingers the Pulse") on the Blocks Podcast about the true nature of MAGA, what he witnessed in Washington…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanAli Siddiq
Neal Brennan interviews Ali Siddiq (9+ standup specials) about dealing crack, his dad dealing cocaine, getting arrested and incarcerated, the emotional toll of…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanSarah Sherman
Neal Brennan interviews Sarah Sherman (SNL, Live & In The Flesh), AKA Sarah Squirm, about her fashion style, always wanting to be a comedian, going to…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanSam Harris
Neal Brennan interviews Sam Harris (Making Sense, Waking Up) about his mother Susan Harris' sitcom history, philosophy of the mind, meditation, Trump, secular…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanKevin Nealon
Neal Brennan interviews Kevin Nealon (SNL, Weeds, Happy Gilmore) about ADHD, Johnny Carson, mirroring, SNL, painting, Lorne Michaels, death, Chris Farley…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanRobby Hoffman
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanPhil Hanley
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanMatt McCusker
Neal Brennan interviews Matt McCusker (Matt & Shane's Secret Podcast, New Netflix Special: A Humble Offering) about the things that make him feel lonely…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanHank Azaria
Neal Brennan interviews Hank Azaria (The Simpsons, The Artist, Mystery Men, The Birdcage & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanScott Galloway
Neal Brennan interviews Scott Galloway (Prof G Podcast, The Pivot, Professor, New Book: 'Notes on Being A Man') about the things that make him feel lonely…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanMichael Kosta
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanRussell Peters
Neal Brennan interviews Russell Peters (Act Your Age Live in Abu Dhabi & Much More) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJames Sexton
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanAri Melber
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanAlain de Botton
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJon Lovett
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanKatey Sagal
Neal Brennan interviews Katey Sagal ('Futurama,' 'Married with Children,' 'Sons of Anarchy' and more) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJason Biggs
Neal Brennan interviews Jason Biggs (American Pie, Loser, Saving Silverman and much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like…
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Matthew McConaughey
Neal Brennan interviews Matthew McConaughey (New book! 'Poems & Prayers) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanEzra Klein
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanAndrew Callaghan
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanNick Swardson
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanLeanne Morgan
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanEarthquake
Neal Brennan interviews Earthquake (Chappelle's Home Team - Earthquake: Legendary plus more specials) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanRamy Youssef
Neal Brennan interviews Ramy Youssef (#1 Happy Family USA, Ramy, Mountainhead) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanStephen Merchant
Neal Brennan interviews Stephen Merchant (‘The Office,’ ‘Extras,’ ‘An Idiot Abroad,’ ‘Life’s Too Short,’ ‘Hello, Ladies’ and more) about the things that make…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJosh Groban
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanTom Green
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanW. Kamau Bell
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanLarry Wilmore
Neal Brennan interviews Larry Wilmore (Nightly Show, Daily Show, Bernie Mac Show, Blackish, Insecure & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanBlake Griffin
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanCarol Leifer
Neal Brennan interviews Carol Leifer (Standup, 'Seinfeld,' 'Hacks,' 'SNL' & Much More) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanWilliam H. Macy
Neal Brennan interviews William H. Macy (Shameless, Fargo, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville & many more) about the things that make him feel…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanAri Shaffir
Neal Brennan interviews Ari Shaffir (America's Sweetheart on Netflix, You Be Trippin' Podcast, This Is Not Happening & more) about the things that make him…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJoe List
Neal Brennan interviews Joe List (Fourth of July, 'Enough for Everybody,' + more specials, 'The Standups' on Netflix) about the things that make him feel…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJason Reitman
Neal Brennan interviews Jason Reitman ('Saturday Night,' 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' 'Up in the Air,' 'Juno,' 'Thank You For Smoking' & more) about the things…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanPaul Scheer
Neal Brennan interviews Paul Scheer ('Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' Human Giant, The League, Black Monday, How Did This Get Made? Podcast) about the things…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanJerry O'Connell
Neal Brennan interviews Jerry O'Connell (The Talk, Stand by Me, Kangaroo Jack & much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanAkaash Singh
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanMatteo Lane
Neal Brennan interviews Matteo Lane (Hairplugs & Heartache) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanKen Burns
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanRon Livingston
Neal Brennan interviews Ron Livingston (Loudermilk, Swingers, Office Space & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanRandall Park
Neal Brennan interviews Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe, Fresh Off the Boat, WandaVision, Shortcomings) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanBen Schwartz
Neal Brennan interviews Ben Schwartz (Ben Schwartz & Friends, Parks & Rec, Middleditch & Schwartz and more) about the things that make him feel lonely…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanRobert Smigel
Neal Brennan interviews Robert Smigel (SNL, Conan, TV Funhouse, Dana Carvey Show & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanTommy Tiernan
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…
Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal BrennanMarlon Wayans
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…