I say again, finding out that my two favorite comedians are best friends is the best surprise for 2024!

Jimmy’s such an empathetic guy. Great dude.

these guys friendship makes me teary eyed

Jimmy is a brilliant interviewer. Needs his own late night show

Feel free to do more podcasts together Great chemistry

2 incredibly hilarious and smart people who have lived long enough to have figured some shit out, it's awesome and super helpful to a lot of people. If you've never had a great therapist, it's kind of like this. State the issues, have a willingness to be challenged, and a heart open to change. I've enjoyed all of the episodes, this one stands out.

I can’t overstate how meaningful this podcast is for me. At its best, the conversations feel like a bit of vicarious catharsis. Much appreciation. ❤️

Jimmy's suit is on point. Fresh

It's beautiful to see Jimmy's genuine admiration for Neal.

I just wanna say I haven’t listened to this yet, but i am dying that it’s Jimmy and Neal!!! This is gonna be good.

I really benefit from Neal's Blocks podcasts. I feel like I'm right there with them in a sort of group therapy-- with quite a few laughs thrown in as a bonus. This episode is one of the best. Jimmy would be an excellent therapist himself, and I truly mean that. Thanks, ya'll. ❤❤❤

Neal's straight face-fists up block made me cry laugh 😂😂😂

I love this interview. Good Friendships make life so much better! We can do it alone but having someone that accepts and likes you for who you are really lifts the soul!

"Do you remember what I used to do for a living", great line and explains a lot about the way Neal approaches these things

what a great podcast... Jimmy and Neil are a beautiful pair.

I am very grateful for this podcast. Neal you are in my top 10, and I bet I am not alone. May the universe let you know.

I wanna be invited to this Neal Brennan Birthday Bash. I helped him fix his microphone stand once in Santa Monica when he was prepping for Blocks. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

36:40 I was depressed for almost 40 years of my life... I remember me being 5 and being somewhat happy and the photos I was until that point I'm happy and smiling with all my teeth out, and from one year later on all my photos were either _meh_ face or a closed mouth smile because I was basically forcing it. It took my mom passing away and me reaching a burnout to finally be medicated because I couldn't function any more and couldn't fake it either: I couldn't sleep, I couldn't focus to work, I took vacations just to stay in bed all day(sleeping!!! or trying to), I was forgetting everything, I was breaking down crying at everything... I always had up and downs (my ups were lower than a normal person downs, that has always been my baseline until I started medication. Anyway, I was already in therapy and my psychologist advised me to reach to either an MD or a psychiatrist because I needed antidepressants and something to sleep because I wasn't able to sleep properly for months... I was prescribed 2 antidepressants and one antipsychotic that is actually the one to make me sleep. Man oh man... the next day I was a changed man, I slept, proper sleep of eight hours straight without waking up or having trouble falling asleep, I dreamt - and have done so every single day since - and I hadn't dreamt for maybe 20 years or couldn't remember in case I did... and I woke up in an up like I had never been before and I could feel it wasn't a mania episode (not that I ever had a mania episode) because I felt at ease, my memory was still foggy but I was at ease, for the first time in more than 3 decades my mind wasn't racing, things didn't seemed so heavy on me and even in the middle of the fogginess that I still had my mind was the clearest it had been for years, decades even. My psychologist asked me how it felt and I said that probably was the same as asking a blind man what the color blue looked like, if she had asked me the day before I would have been that blind man because I simply didn't had a normal day - truly normal day - to compare. It has been 2 years already (will be 2 years to the day in 5 days from today) and I couldn't be more thankful for being medicated and normal, functioning. My mood is stable and the dark cloud hanging over my head for more than 3 decades is gone, if the price for being fine is taking pills 3 times a day so be it, I'll gladly take then for the rest of my life. My only regret is not having accepted them earlier.

This pod gets better every week

Love the episode. Missed an opportunity to have Mr Carr record all of the ad bits :D

You're a GOAT for many people Neal. I hate taking compliments too, but many appreciate you. I always have 3 Mics and Blocks in my recommendation bag. ✌

Insightful podcast loved Jimmy as a guest and love Neal as Jimmy's guest! Could listen to this friendship for hours!

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.

It’s so true what they were saying about a statute of limitations on childhood trauma but at the same time it takes a while. I’ll be 29 in May and only just recently, about this past holiday season I’ve really been able to heal and move past it. Hang in there if you’re not there yet. Your day will come.

Big admirer of both of these guys, but the editing in this show ALWAYS makes me laugh.

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.

Defending your mom for a warm plate, while a true friend like Jimmy calling it out, these 2 are real ones. Thanks for letting your guard down Neal, and Jimmy is the best friend we all want

My take on dreams about people dying: They're usually about how the dreamer's relationship with that person is changing. Usually, they're not prophetic about actual death. (Hope that brings some comfort!)

I didn't know most of that about Neal. I've had a rough life too, it makes me view Neal differently now as well as respect him even more. Great episode!

Much respect to Neal for the hardships he's gone through and yet displaying his humanity despite these hardships ❤.

27:43 is such a beautiful moment. Jimmy Carr objectively has a Heart of Gold ❤ “And so it turned out that only a life similar to the life of those around us, merging with it without a ripple, is genuine life, and that an unshared happiness is not happiness…”

Great surprise, great episode. Thanks for these two eps in fact! You both deserve a friend like each other.

Pure bliss to listen to. So much healthy energy. So motivating. Strengthens our faith in humanity to hear these two incredible people talk

Jimmy Carr is the sweetest Bond villain ever.

What a lovely friendship. Thanks for sharing it with us.❤

Thoroughly enjoyed that conversation. Thanks.

Thank you both so much this is just perfect…the back and forth is a joy and I’ve really resonated with your experiences and finding your way in life I especially appreciate jimmy reminding us how we are all interdependent and not isolated entities Thanks again

I can't express how much I feel heard listening to Neal talk about fairness in relationships. Thank you Neal and Jimmy.

This is fantastic. I rarely watch/listen to a podcast episode twice, but I think this is one that I will revisit. Jimmy Carr's love for Brennan is beautiful. This is what we should strive for in our friendships.

These two (Neal interviewing Jimmy and this) podcasts are my favorite in quite a while. Jimmy's candor and insight are incredible. I know he loves animals and have seen almost everything he's ever done and watch his panel shows all the time therapeutically, but it's a breath of fresh air to hear him just being a friend and talking with fellow comics about these things.

This is so great. These two always make me feel good.

what a tremendous example of a beautiful friendship this is, and how to be an awesome human.

What a freaking Great conversation ❤❤❤. Neal believe in you!!! You're worth it!!

best podcast episode ever. i love your dynamic and i really love we got to hear more from neal. i love you both, keep up that good work on yourselves, and thank you for all the gems and reminders. this will be a favourite re-watch :)

Neal, you are truly appreciated and loved, brother. I had a similar life and experience with depression, and also 5 MEO DMT has changed me for the better. Death and rebirth experience that has diminished my severe depression to mostly non existent. Thanks for sharing your gift and blocks ❤

@29:16 Jimmy is right about the joy you have brought and the joy that stays with us. I'm still getting joy from work you did more than two decades ago. I rewatch the Chappelle show every year.

Finding this vid is the tonic I needed😎Love It👏🏾

Loved this so much. 😍

Been watching a lot of your videos since I found out about you last week! Thank you Netflix! Thank you Neal

Best one yet!

This episode is so great, as they all are. These podcasts have been such a help to me as I’m currently grappling with the emotional cost of people pleasing. Thank you for making a meaningful podcast that is also so entertaining!

Such a good episode. Two brilliant and insightful minds coming together

Thank you so much for this episode. There were moments I felt like you were talking directly to me. I wonder if life could be different for me, too.

So glad you two did this swap 🎉 #blocks is the podcast I most look forward to watching. Thank you #JimmyCarr for pushing #NealBrennan to continue loving himself with #compassion and #empathy

Have only watched a quarter of it, simply the best.

This was one of my favorite episodes, great stuff fellas

I enjoy the editing - thank you

This is amazing!!

I can’t get enough of you Neal, just such a high quality person

Fantastic episode guys! Really enjoyed listening to all the different thoughtful points, and definitely going to check out those CBT Thinking Patterns!

This means a lot to me. Thank you both.

This was great.

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.

Much wisdom in this podcast. Thank you.

I know everyone else is saying it, but I just love that you guys are friends. Two of the objective best.

Thank You BOTH! 52:15 - 53:38 ... This was me with a couple of "one way" friends recently... BYE. "I don't need you at a party..." - Jimmy Carr

You guys are great!

This might be the best Blocks Podcast (of the best podcast series!)

Love this episode

If I was not already subscribed I would have for sure subscribed for the first time again on this one again??? Anyway that was just awesome. Two men being able to sit down as friends and talk about just having feelings like normal people is really good to see.

I dont know why it took so long for me to watch your special, Blocks, but I just finished it and it's SO good man. Thank you, Neal.

I LOVE this podcast!!! ❤

Jimmy does nice straight comedy delivery 😂

So amazing. I love you both so much. ❤

one of the best ones yet

Thank you. Seems like a fantastic friendship between the 2 of u

Really fascinating episode, I really enjoyed the topics you guys hit and hope you have a good day.

This is bloody amazing! ❤

A wonderful conversation between two fabulous men.

This was so brilliant

This is beautiful. Makes me feel warm inside.

I really enjoy both of these people so much! Their comedy, their minds are incredible. I feel like the same way, I feel like a unicorn.

gad damn Jimmy is a good friend. I wish I had a friend like that.

Damn I love Jimmy Carr, he's so good at checking everything Neal feels positive about and the points are just so spot on

I was in sort of twilight sleep my first time through this. Now I'm listening again and hoping all this goodness and wisdom penetrated my sub conscious

you guys have amazing conversational chemistry

Jimmy clutching at straws had me in stitches. 😂

Neal turns 5 words into 1 “YouknowwhatImean?” 😊

I’m grateful for Neal. Even if I don’t know how he does it. 🎉

What a great video! All the way around!❤❤❤

Just, perfect.

Here I was thinking Jimmy's episode couldnt be beat, boy was I wrong! Jimmy interviewing Neal is fantastic, and now my new favorite episode.

Very insightful. If I could get similar discussions from people close to me I would. Thank you Neal.

You guys have the best job. I see stand-up comedians as the new philosophers. And look at this friendship you to have. The way you can talk to each other. In spite of the childhood from hell, here you are. Not a heroin-addict, not a homeless wino. I had to learn this myself: be grateful. The older you get, the more important friendship become. Cherish it.❤

Great episode!!! And your special CRUSHES!!!!!!

Love this ~ relationships need to be based on complete honesty, otherwise it's pretending and fake. What a healthy way to live.

Could have easily listened for another hour. Great conversation between these two.

Dreams about death are usually a hint that your life is about to go through a major shift. Sort of shedding the old and beginning a new. Could be a new project or a new venture. Probably a new mindset? But it's definitely a major change. Not always a bad thing. Chin up, Neal!

From thinking of both of these people as excellent comedians this hour or so of my life has transformed my perception of them as wildly emotionally intelligent human beings and deeply flawed, complex, traumatised, hurt, forgiving, powerful individuals. And the content of the discussion has resonated with me in a number of profound ways. I thought I might just laugh, but I also cried and nodded my head so much I feel dizzy. This was wonderful.

That was dope