I hope Fortune really does understand that positive energy she puts out and brings to other people. Always a delight to watch and listen to!

I'm a psychologist who refers people to this podcast regularly- our narrative is: the people at the top do not suffer like we do and it's not true. You dismantle this untrue narrative by being vulnerable and inviting your at-the-top-of-the world peers, also to be vulnerable -and this makes everyone feel more human - real - and seen! thank you one hundred zillion times for being curative in a crazy corrosive culture.

Neal nailed it when he told Fortune she is basically a bouquet of roses because it's true. I've seen her live a couple of times and met her twice. Every time, I came away feeling lighter. She's human sunshine.

Fortune is a comic that is truly good for your soul. She deserves everything. Fantastic episode

"We all know how crazy it is to be a person, and we all have insanely high expectations for other people."

Fortune has that special light. She is charming and soft quality while being hilarious.

Psych here specialising in neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD, Autism, etc), and Fortune’s description of “I just don’t hear it” and difficulties multi-tasking on zoom, sound a lot like a lesser known feature of ADHD, which is to do with sensory processing challenges. How you process and integrate sight, sound, taste, touch, body awareness in relation to the physical environment, etc. An occupational therapist can take you through simple tests to figure out the exact nature of your sensory processing challenges and suggest adaptive strategies. Highly recommend it for those diagnosed with ADHD.

There are comics that I love and then there are comics that I love and invest in THEIR happiness. Neal and Fortune are in the later category.

I was having the worst day. This podcast lifted my soul. Thank you. You both brilliant

This has fast become one of my very favorite podcasts. 3 Mics and Blocks were some of the most vulnerable, insightful, and relatable pieces of entertainment I can recall. And the content of these interviews is beyond fascinating.

So real, so kind, so good. Glad she found love and success, hasn't gone to her head.

Fortune is all heart ♥️ She makes me laugh and makes me feel genuinely good. She is a fortune 🥠

Love Fortune! She is so sweet and so funny. I really enjoy watching anything she is on!

Saw Fortune years ago at Oaks Tavern... I left that night, turned to my friend and said, "She's a star." And, so she is. Fun to watch your rise, Fortune!

Neil, I really appreciate this show, humanizing these confusing mindsets we get in. At the time it seems that you're the only one that is experiencing these things. I'm glad you're humanizing these mental blocks.

Adore, adore Fortune Feimster! How brave to answer your questions, explore the depths of things that challenge and blocks us. So funny too.

I’m obsessed with stand-up comedy, and I attend live shows often. I laugh a lot at every show, but when I saw Fortune in Jacksonville recently, I didn’t just laugh, I got happier. She emits an infectious joy that stays you. ❤

I just want you to know that Charlize Theron is exactly who popped into my head as soon as Neal finished the question and before Fortune said her name. The resemblance is actually striking as hell when you look. Nobody else would be as good a choice, and even she would be challenged by getting the eyes right, Fortune's are like stars.

What a great conversation. I've adored Fortune since she stole every scene she played in The Mindy Project and loved hearing your conversation with her. Thanks for doing the show.

This won't be news to most, I'm sure, but the 'bad at remembering names' thing is usually due to being at either extreme of the esteem scale. Narcissists don't remember because the new person wasn't worth it. But down on my end of the self-esteem arc, we don't remember because the anxiety dialogue of being ourselves and 'judged' by a new person takes up too much RAM.

I’m the youngest of 4, and I was the first one at around 22!to set boundaries in my family. I got the reputation for being mean, or not to be messed with, just because of boundaries…. I wasn’t yelling at them or being all aggressive. I just learned boundaries and everyone else seemed to freak out about it.

I saw the tumb nail and literally said fuck yea! I'm ready for this one!

I'm gay, I play with blocks, this podcast was literally made for me.

Fortune is uplifting to hear. I like her podcast with Tom papa on Sirius. I like that Netflix is promoting stand ups. I have learned so many comedians.

Fortune is so humble & talented.

She has great skin, good interview.

I just love her…she hilarious and a sweetheart!

Just discovered your podcast today. Listened to 4 in a row and this is the best yet. I have found her super funny the few times I have stumbled on her comedy and movie appearances, but now I'm inspired to properly seek her out and pay more attention. What a lovely person!

Blocks (the special) was incredible. Love it in podcast format.

Loving this dynamic!!

Saw fortune live in Vancouver , she was beyond incredible. Go see her if she’s near your city !!

Fortune is infinitely likeable...

This interview was well done. I enjoyed learning more about Fortune.

Just saw Fortune in Australia, hands down so funny and really connects with the audience. I’ve seen Segura, Dillion and Norman and Fortune was funnier them all of them. Like did some crowd work and came out with so many fast quick laughs! Would pay so much to see her again.

Seriously, Fortune is charming and delightful! Yay!

Neal was right when he said Fortune is “pleasing”. The way he described her in the beginning is exactly how I feel. I haven’t watched her stand up yet but I’ve watched a few podcasts and she is genuine & likeable. I really adore her & wish her much success.

I think this is my favorite episode yet... thank you both! this was a really wonderful conversation

I eagerly await new eps from a few comedy-related pods, but am behind …just want to say this week, Blocks was the first one I played. And that was a choice. Love Fortune!

The dialogue was excellent.

Fortune is going to be one of those snowball success stories. I feel like she pops up more and more as the years go by. Very funny comedian, actor and one of the most accessible personalities in Hollywood. Would not suprise me if she gets a lead role in a film. Sooner or later

“Energetic roses” 💯💯💯

Fortune: See if you have “Auditory Processing Disorder”. You are not deaf nor have a hearing loss. The fact you can’t echolocate, suggests Auditory Processing Disorder

I can watch Fortune with my 11yo and we both laugh our butts off. ☺ I love me some Fortune! Keep those specials coming!

Such a good interviewer.

Fortune makes me so happy! I cannot wait to see her when she comes to Florida for New Year’s Eve!

I would LOVE Anthony Jeselnik here! I am so curious about his blocks.

Always enjoyed Fortune, just made me enjoy her even more with a touch of Neal

I love interviews like this! I resonate with Fortune in soo many ways- mom, boundaries, people pleasing, etc. it def took me yrs to work on that stuff and change my ways and it really helps to hear others stories about it. Love Fortune so much!!

I’ve always loved Fortune and so happy to see this interview she is delightful to listen to - I’m about to binge listen to her KZfaq’s while I pack ! And Mr. Brennan I’ve been listening to to your podcasts all week!!! Thank you! ❤❤❤

I chose this one because she is such a delight! I needed a good boost!

Fortune is hilarious and her laugh brings me joy!

Lol From now on, anyone new to my city….”so u move here to be gay?” 😂😂😂

Loved this interview so much! ❤❤

Oh my goodness thank you.

I *love* Fortune. Every time I see/hear her voice though the very next thing I hear is Tig's mock shocked voice, "FORTUNE!". Makes me laugh before Fortune even drops her unabashedly truthful stories. Her standup about being on a swim team as a kid was so relatable - my favorite of her jokes.

I just found this podcast because I love Fortune. I love her even more now and I just subscribed...

Another great interview - I had to subscribe of course! :)

Fortune's animated life story. Growing up in a small town as a mermaid. Moving to Mertropolis. Becoming a comedian. Think of all the tropes and tie ins. It practically writes itself.

love Fortune!! Great discussion ❤🇨🇦

Seeing FF as Huckabee Sanders on Chelsea's show was amazing

Love your podcast and love Fortune so much!

I saw her live, she was hilarious

This was so lovely

YES. This is amazing. Fortune is just so funny.

This is my favorite reimagining of "What Every Happened to Baby Jane?" Fortune Feimster is an enlightened Baby Jane who is hanging out with Neil as Blanche who stays in that chair and makes people come to him.

You were the BEST thing about Fubar!

i love this series

She's so real. And I know how that sounds.. like "real" well I would hope.. she's just soooo funny and unique and genuine... Love it!!! Very honest, maybe it's her accent too ❤❤❤

Your story IS the little mermaid - there has to be more, I love it!

I loved watching her in Mindy Kaling’s show. Hilarious and heartwarming woman!

I feel like what she's describing is a difficulty filtering out ambient/background noises. It isn't about volume, it's about struggling to focus on 1 of the many things you're hearing. And it's bizarrely difficult for some of us!

I just have to say that the very muffled bell sound effect at 51:00 when Fortune mentioned her bad hearing legitimately got a guffaw out of me. Well played.

So good!!!

I would love to see a Fortune biopic starring Kathy Bates and her

I'm ready for this movie

Damn you got a good channel. Haven’t watched this one yet but I know she’s hilarious.

I love this damn podcast❤❤❤❤❤❤

Such a nice person. I just love her!❤

Fortune is delightful! Yay!

When he talked about cutting to Fortune my immediate thought, and what I thought he was going to say, was that when the camera cuts to Fortune you immediately get a smile...

Neal is the best enabler in the game lol.

Fortune and her laugh and thoughts put into stand up make life so much better. She adds to the world and especially us who get to see her even just online, more than she'll ever know. Comedians are so important and her comedy makes this shitty life so much better. Ty fortune for all you do. And I'm not separating it into lgbtq, I'm just saying for us humans!❤❤❤❤❤

Does anyone know the song in the outro??? Can’t find it with Shazam.

NEAL! Def def def def NOT the comments. Not even A comment. This show is oh so very entertaining. And smart… makes me wonder if people get it (??)

Loved Fortune in FUBAR. Her and Travis Van Winkle's character had great chemistry as best friends.

Fortune you frickin ruleD in the Fubar show on Netflix with Arnold!

I can’t tell if you’re leaning into the lack of graphic consistency between episode thumbnails or if you’re still trying to figure it out. Either way it’s working

love Fortune!

I noticed Morgan Murphy in the pic with Jeselnik. You should have her on.

Fortune is the best. 😊

Amazing people pay to hear these 2 talk. Gfys.

Do not think I’ve had such a reoccuring thought like ”Please let this pod get huge listener numbers fast and the person behind it make alot of money off of it NOW” before. Especially thinking of and comparing it to seamingly sort of shallow and a bit dumb ppl/podcasts that are insane cash cows, and so popular. I just want a true gem, ”one of the good ones” climbing to the top. Like sorry, for example I suspect Post Malone or Zayn would come more to their right talking some real sh*t in a considerate and smart way in a conversation here with Neal. Instead of like in that Call her Daddy pod. Which for me in 8 out of 10 cases just come off as glib, surface level and missed opportunities to get something REALLY worth while out of the guests. Instead of like it is here, where I 9 times out of 10 learn something interesting about the guest. And the questions and comfortable vibe actually give nuance to people. Oh and btw, Fortune in this one, lovely vibe comming off of her. Wish her the best.

Neal, how've you not had the King of Greek Diners our boy Stavros Halkias on the pod??? ...still waiting on the Gaffigan episode as well.

so funny and sweet!

Fortune is the real deal!! ❤

Bridget Everett could play you! Lol maybe idk. I love her. Somebody somewhere is amazing

It’s true & SO SAD that culture is turning in some ways back to the bad old days - anti gay, anti trans … I’m scared & upset About it Proud of you Fortune 🙌🏽

Dude the Josh Homme interview was fucking phenomenal, looking forward to this

My new favorite podcast! Thank you for addressing mental health topics with my favorite people. This is great!

Aw, energetic roses. True.