Hasan Minhaj | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan

Hasan Minhaj | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | FULL EPISODE 18

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Neal Brennan interviews ‪@HasanMinhaj‬ (The Daily Show, Patriot Act, Homecoming King, King's Jester) 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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Hasan's blocks:
00:00 Intro
14:09 All In His Feelings
43:49 ADHD
49:52 Procrastination
55:26 Fear of Loved Ones Dying
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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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@michaelgoff4637 Жыл бұрын

The blessing/curse of this podcast is that it's so engaging and nuanced that I have to only listen when I can completely devote my full attention to it. Like, I'm writing this comment during an ad break so I don't miss something funny or insightful. Like, I can do cardio, laundry, dishes, maybe cook something really simple.

@user-uh5tb9er4o Жыл бұрын

lol yep

@BriJo91 Жыл бұрын

Yeah but that's what makes it unique. It's therapeutic and has some comedic effect 😊

@michaelgoff4637 Жыл бұрын

@@BriJo91 I totally agree. It's a focus enhancer and it cracks me up.

@kmcq692 Жыл бұрын

Nuanced! Yep. Can’t miss anything.

@baxtronx5972 11 ай бұрын

Wait, what did you say?

@eyxom Жыл бұрын

Great episode! I would love to see Bo Burnham on the podcast

@k.c.simonsen2 Жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD

@LXSeaV Жыл бұрын

Oooo yeeeah

@poindextertunes Жыл бұрын

holy shxt idk if im ready for that 😅

@JaydevRaol Жыл бұрын

Yeah

@tiffany.Elizabeth. Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable content

@PageVideo Жыл бұрын

Well the fact that Neal just started appreciating life at his age and im 25 makes me feel better

@davidadams2395 Жыл бұрын

You'll get to our ages (I'm 4 years older than Neil) and look on your 20s and wonder at how you ever got through them.

@k.c.simonsen2 Жыл бұрын

This is such a great podcast. I say it every week and I mean it more every time.

@johnbookout3535 Жыл бұрын

Me too!😁

@binaryvoid0101 Жыл бұрын

Same. The insight is priceless.

@carriemroczkowski9409 Жыл бұрын

Neal makes such a great interviewer. He’s so calm and brings up good topics. Thanks for the difficult work🍃🌸

@lesliethomas8117 Жыл бұрын

Nobody's mad at you... Love it!

@datazndood Жыл бұрын

The contrast is that no one’s doing it intentionally to piss you off. It’s just your mind creating false significance about self importance.

@alem3844 Жыл бұрын

When you said you sent Ryan R. a dm about being a guest on your podcast and the message was left unread....my heart sunk. He must be busy but damn it, I would for sure think he would want to be guest on this podcast. (LITERALLY one of my favorite things to listen in a sea of billions podcasts)

@JaydevRaol Жыл бұрын

Great episode! Hasan was a perfect guest for a podcast like this. Based on his appearance on this and Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard it seems he doesn't mind being vulnerable and pointing out his flaws and is also open to learning from others how to sort things out. Overall a relatable and insightful episode (as usual). Thanks, Neal and Hasan for doing this. 🙌

@jaclyncosta3606 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for always keeping to the schedule. It helps me wake up every Thursday. Love you neal

@freedomfighter4990 Жыл бұрын

YASSSS! What an amazing episode! Had no idea Neal knew Hasan. Then again, Neal knows all the great comedians.

@lyndseygolden7546 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the acknowledgment of the slow progression of loosing a parent. My mom died 11 years ago and everything is a crisis with my dads health and it’s hard when you care but you have to release vigilance and autonomy.

@lille-mary1517 Жыл бұрын

This just made me smile. Seeing this was uploaded. I so needed something great to listen to while doings some not so fun stuff. Always like listening to Hasan, so this was a treat. Thank you Neal.

@LXSeaV Жыл бұрын

Already listened to this episode more than once -- love Hasan so much and can't wait for his next projects to come out.

@tolasiwisa4322 Жыл бұрын

Wow! caught it as it got posted! Gonna be a good one as always!

@WellActualllyyy Жыл бұрын

i’ve been tested for ADHD twice by actual psychologists for experiencing the exact things hasan was mentioning. Once at UCLA which was a specific test for ADHD and another time just by talking to a psychologist who was asking specific behavioral questions. What i learned was there’s a lot of other things that share the same symptoms of ADHD, in my case it was depression and trauma

@BriJo91 Жыл бұрын

That's super interesting..now I'm confused 😂😢

@vanessawhitneypro Жыл бұрын

Yep. That's why Neal told Hasan... "An actual diagnosis is important... Don't self-diagnose..."

@BriJo91 Жыл бұрын

@@vanessawhitneypro yeah it's starting to become such a pet peeve of mine. I don't think people realize how complicated mental diagnoses are. You can take all the online test you want that still not going to substitute the assessment of a qualified psychologist psychiatrist and therapist and I mean multiple opinions....

@itmeurdad 11 ай бұрын

I have more DSM diagnoses than I can count. I have found it more effective to address the symptoms, not the disease :)

@dpclerks09 10 ай бұрын

@@itmeurdad talking out my ass here, obviously, but, it may be worthwhile to try and address the root, and not the symptoms that branch off of it. easier said that done, but well worth the effort, especially if you're an actual father.

@robertspadorcia8175 11 ай бұрын

I am loving this series cause every time you think you're in control like letterman you're always two steps behind. Keep up the good work.

@ereek5 Жыл бұрын

wow - absolutely wild to hear Hasan rattle off multiple flaws that i have, to a T. this was so refreshing to hear, to see someone who is still able to navigate and achieve at such a high level. thank you for this - for being so candid.

@satellite7391 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Already excited for next weeks episode.

@alanbevington4875 Жыл бұрын

Seems to me that 'terminal uniqueness' is not what makes art accessible and moving, but just the opposite, it's relatability.

@harmowknee Жыл бұрын

Perfect way to spend my day! This was dope.

@MARLEN446 Жыл бұрын

Neal is getting so deep in my subconscious...he made an appearance in my dream last night 😳 Great ep, once again

@Neenerella333 Жыл бұрын

I had a Neal dream too. I think some of the 25 year old references made me dream that we left a bar and just walked around a random city till dawn. I miss doing that.

@brandidannielle Жыл бұрын

I had a Neal dream!! What does this mean?!🧐

@MARLEN446 Жыл бұрын

@@brandidannielle Tell us your dream!!!

@jaaustin500 Жыл бұрын

Deep levels of procrastination is a part of ADHD. But also, deep levels of focus of things you find interesting are a part of it as well. But you have to find it interesting to be able to focus.

@jordangerm Жыл бұрын

Give this man the daily show

@TheStringBreaker Жыл бұрын

*This is awesome! Let goo!*

@PixelPerfect3 Жыл бұрын

"How I feel about what happened is more important than what actually happened" - spot on, and sums up a lot. Even when confronted with actual evidence people refuse to believe the truth

@philoshua Жыл бұрын

It's interesting to me how incredibly narcissistic yet engaging and high quality this podcast is. Reminds me of my own thoughts in this way.

@andreamontufasable Жыл бұрын

Nothing surprises Neal. I love this podcast. I do really learn so much.

@BriJo91 Жыл бұрын

When you've experienced major depressive disorder and tried everything to fix it to no avail until you finally find that one thing that works AND you're famous, I would believe he has seen or heard everything

@N3ur0m4nc3r Жыл бұрын

Man, I hope Hasan is the new Daily Show host.

@lynnhettrick7588 Жыл бұрын

ADHD and Procrastination overlap a bit with Executive Dysfunction (or Executive Functioning Disorder). Executive functioning helps you self-manage tasks. There are a lot of things under the Neurodiversity Umbrella: ASD, ADHD, OCD, SPD, social anxiety/GAD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, Dyspraxia, etc. Many of them have overlapping symptoms.

@Wherdup 9 ай бұрын

This is exactly why you need to be tested to really know as it equips you to make meaningful progress.

@sandile217 Жыл бұрын

That Loved Ones Dying block has been one that's been on my mind for years now...dreading receiving that call

@andys242424 Жыл бұрын

Love your podcast!

@NecessaryTangent Жыл бұрын

"You think you're terminally unique." An indictment of any memoir. @2:30. Love it

@oneofus6924 Жыл бұрын

LOL excellent editing when hassan is just describing neal had me rolling

@fatjoe0034 Жыл бұрын

Great conversation. Hopefully Hasan Minhaj returns for a part two 😁

@sneakaholic011 Жыл бұрын

the champs, how neal feel and blocks are all in my top 10 podcasts of all time

@chakabenson1896 Жыл бұрын

HM's description of knobs in comedy...love it makes me think of a synthesizer.😂

@falconerpdx Жыл бұрын

Love low production "Real World" confessional style of the commercials and in between bits! lol

@lynnhettrick7588 Жыл бұрын

Hasan Minhaj and Roy Wood Jr are my top two choices for the TDS desk!! Fingers crossed that one of these two amazing guys gets it.

@nosaj666 Жыл бұрын

Great ep.

@manifestdesiree Жыл бұрын

Love this episode

@misterlondoner Жыл бұрын

Neal 3 for 3 on podcasts, never lost! 🏆🏆🏆

@Alright70 Жыл бұрын

I feel this very much. 🙏

@surfgator8294 Жыл бұрын

I like Hasan's use of the "call sheet".

@okay.bruv. Жыл бұрын

Where's Sal Vulcano part 2??? 🤔

@CrimeForCrime Жыл бұрын

Clearly not here. Appreciate the guest. Don’t ask for someone else. Where’s your respect?

@tyterpene8226 Жыл бұрын

Where’s Sal pt2?

@dylbot6218 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic fantastic fantastic

@irinagal6789 Жыл бұрын

Ok holy shit we really are all the same. The procrastination , even the damn gaps in teeth brushing which is shameful to admit but it’s true 😓

@brianb5771 Жыл бұрын

Great episode. Would love to see David Choe on the pod

@zharriott2010 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing podcast and you should be proud of what you're doing here Neal. If I could drop one bucket of advice, let people get their entire thought out before making a joke or relating to what they're saying. I love the banter, but sometimes Hasan was about to say something that I really wanted to hear and it was overshadowed. Great podcast, keep going and keep growing.

@BriJo91 Жыл бұрын

That's valid criticism. I agree

@vanessawhitneypro Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I thought Hasan often went on and on and on and wouldn't let Neal ask him questions... Or he would try to anticipate what Neal was going to ask or say...

@losmioi Жыл бұрын

Akash's on the Blocks, good job

@buckdog2005 Жыл бұрын

NO ONE WANTS AUTISM, SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID

@Corborbin Жыл бұрын

new favorite ep

@tinaisrad Жыл бұрын

Where is part 2 of Sal? Was that a joke? Because I've been waiting with bated breath for more! Also, I would love to see Anthony Jeselnik on Blocks.

@richiestu8223 Жыл бұрын

It always amazed me how many people specifically men who get caught up in this High School was everything style of thinking.

@jonnyati Жыл бұрын

A mint mobile ad came on in the middle of the episode. I yelled at Ryan Reynolds "ANSWER NEAL'S DM RYAN!"

@wala-wala_dose Жыл бұрын

Haha that ending handshake and ‘thank you’ was so horrible 😂 great pod tho 🍻

@michaelgoff4637 Жыл бұрын

Wait, this is an hour+ episode, it's been up for 39 minutes and already has 1k+ views? Time machine!

@jackdaw99 Жыл бұрын

A view = staying for 30 seconds or more

@michaelgoff4637 Жыл бұрын

@@jackdaw99 Thanks for the knowledge!

@jackdaw99 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelgoff4637 no problem! I was baffled when I learned that’s all it takes

@aliencity9309 Жыл бұрын

great guest great host

@sheefree Жыл бұрын

That song!!!!!

@judyesau1997 6 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed the honesty of the conversation about aging parents and real world concerns vs social media mandates of paying attention to all the wrong things. As a financial advisor, I really worry about the elderly and their true lack of planning. I think the connection you both have demonstrated on this show should move to a more frequent friendship.

@kkeiter Жыл бұрын

I respect Hasan a lot

@phunkyfill74 Жыл бұрын

18:05 "I'm going to cut it... go ahead and tell about your aunt" lollll

@mattmadolah Жыл бұрын

@51:50 This is an ADHD trait known as "The wall of awful" the fear of failure, or fear or doing something you failed at before outweighs anything, you'd rather learn to handstand on a ferris wheel instead of do the thing that is behind that wall!

@Cool_Deena Жыл бұрын

I like your hair this episode. More guys need to take time with their appearance. 😉

@mikkiedii4782 Жыл бұрын

2 guys... 4 enormous eyes

@onedaydev Жыл бұрын

Can we please get an mp3/flac of the theme music?

@ccleanon5576 Жыл бұрын

21:36 Sliding Doors is among my top 5 fav movies of all time. It was NOT boring.

@prestonbane4176 6 ай бұрын

"It's that thing of..." = most common sentence stem in this pod 😝😝

@maxpennacchini3261 Жыл бұрын

Tbh I commonly forget to brush my teeth at night, but I’m always flossing, I never miss a morning, and most days I brush mid day. It’s not that bad as long as you’re not ignoring the other aspects of dental hygiene

@richsackett3423 11 ай бұрын

Those mic boxes sound really good. I'm very surprised.

@jackdaw99 Жыл бұрын

Not a lot of actual blocks in this one. Or maybe they got into it later in the ep, I don’t know

@stickhurler11 11 ай бұрын

Seems that, after so many talks and papers wrote on it, that ADHD is a symptom OF a condition, not a condition. So, no wonder so many of of us suffer from it. Anyways...im in my head. Thanks for the great pod and convo

@jlacero Жыл бұрын

Wheres Sal pt. 2? Have to wait so long in between??

@chrisray1567 Жыл бұрын

Neal, please ask Electric Guest to release the outro song. I’ve had the musical equivalent of blue balls for months now! To quote Van Wilder, I need to release… some pressure.

@Timeboycomedy Жыл бұрын

Which weed dispensary was this filmed in

@Huzarif97 11 ай бұрын

Neal if it makes you feel better I got a Ryan Reynolds Mint Mobile ad while watching this

@seahawks337 Жыл бұрын

How Neal Feel?

@tstafford81 Жыл бұрын

"I'm not necessarily happy, but I'm curious. I'm interested in sticking around to se what happens next." -comic blogger Matt Inman of "The Oatmeal"

@BrentJosephSpink 3 күн бұрын

Neil, your hair is wild

@PopCultureNihilist Жыл бұрын

Got to see Brennan last Saturday in the OR at the Comedy Store. It was kinda surreal to see him in person. I saw Brad Williams, Iliza Shlezinger, Theo Von, Arsenio Hall, and Ali Wong, and I’m forgetting some people because the shows were so stack. Amazing.

@PopCultureNihilist Жыл бұрын

Moshe Kasher…

@poindextertunes Жыл бұрын

goddamn making things painful to actually do them. That’s my whole fucking life. I always wait till something really fucks up my life before I will address it 😅

@CostonFrijoles Жыл бұрын

NEAL LOOKIN LIKE HE IN THE MATRIX 🧑🏻‍🎤

@TheSupremePivot Жыл бұрын

Shoutout to Bianca.

@granedalfthegrey2032 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit this is like me getting interviewed

@posteador Жыл бұрын

When is Electric Guest releasing that intro song! It's fire!

@thepohCv Жыл бұрын

For the alg. Yay Hasan.

@pt190 Жыл бұрын

When does Sal part 2 drop

@slangsd Жыл бұрын

Neil “Two-Face” Brennan…referring to the glow of green on his right side

@goodmorningandgoodluck8613 Жыл бұрын

“The delta of his life” yah my man here would have killed it in high finance.

@PhatAthlete Жыл бұрын

The grass is greener on the other side is true for everyone, no matter their “status” in life

@jennabolmgren Жыл бұрын

No one who actually *has* autism or ADHD or any neurodivergent trait, i believe, actually wants it. But it’s important, as there is more information out there and as we might relate to it, to learn how to live and cope and exist in a neurotypical world. It’s actually pretty dangerous to shame people into thinking they don’t actually feel a certain way.

@nithya1372 Жыл бұрын

So agreed

@joil6649 8 ай бұрын

I have Aspergers. I would love to know what it feels like to not have Aspergers.

@isaiahhaqq7330 Жыл бұрын

Such a great podcast but the fact there’s a Neal ad and a KZfaq ad in every 5 minutes is driving me fucking insane

@bendershome4discountorphan859 Жыл бұрын

Go Neil go

@gingerhitzke9185 11 ай бұрын

✨it’s this thing of….✨

@earlskinner615 Жыл бұрын

Any chance of an episode with Binky?

@WonderWaageRadio 10 ай бұрын

Why couldn't Neal say the SNL host was Martin Short? Seth Meyers told him on this very podcast

@ligairi 6 ай бұрын

Was this before the controversy?

@charleymarkson Жыл бұрын

True, the jokes are what you can recall, therefore "matter," but thats like saying wine labels & bottles don't matter, just the wine itself: science has proved this to be the total opposite. Not to say if your wine is garbage the label will make it better, but without intent in the other departments you might underserve the wine for what it is.