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Trevor Noah | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- 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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Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
Edited by Will Hagle
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#podcast #comedy #mentalhealth #standup
I am glad I watched this.
Did anyone else catch this?
Neal says, “your mom was a Black SA and your dad was a Swiss White man.”
Trevor says, “they still are.”😂😂😂😂
Why do I have the tendency to get exhausted, hearing him talk and been asked - since almost a decade - in almost every interview about apartheid and race? Was is a mistake to name his biography that? Or more than that, to even write a biography with 30-something and that name? yeah, I think he created himself a straightjacket that he is not really able to get out of.
I know this is a much to deep reply, but who cares. 😂
@@JoE_Songs apartheid is a hella exhausting topic
@@JoE_Songs 😂😂😂😂 No worries. I write long replies too. Repeating yourself comes with the territory of being liked by many. When you open up, it is only natural for others to want to know more if they like what you showed them. The issue is, many will have their individualized but similar questions concerning what you opened up about, which will cause the person to often find themselves repeating their statements. I deal with this issue when teaching university students, but I am used to it since it comes with the job. Trevor should be used to it by now. If he is not, then I feel sorry for him.
@JoE_Songs Really! You're entitled to your thoughts and beliefs. So, I also have the right to disagree. Some of your comments are so disheartening. He has every right to speak on his life experiences, write about them, and feel the way he feels and you have every right to not comprehend but you can't dismiss it, Hello he lived it. You'sound like you're attempting to diminish his life experience and at the same time denigrate him. This is my take away from your comment. But by all means please feel free to correct me if I misinterpreted your comments in anyway.
Right! I was like wait they died?? His grandma died not his parents
Trevor is verrrrrry introspective, a kind soul deep down you can tell. He thinks a lot, that's how you're able to carry yourself with such a demeanor, and even better that he's funny
Emotional intelligent!
For anyone who might care for this clarification, 'if you are from Kenya, you are Kenyan-which is a whole lot of ethnicities and tribes, and you don't speak Kenyan but might speak Swahili which is a common unifying language for the 45+ tribes who ideally have their own distint language.'
Thank you! Came to the comments to say just that!
Thank you for explaining this.
Thank you. It didn't sound right when he said it.
Swahili is the common language, but for those not knowledgeable they can be forgiven for calling Swahili, Kenyan.... even though it's also spoken across East Africa.
My husband is Kalenjin, from Kenya, and as an American, I spend 50% of my time in Kenya. As soon as I heard that comment I was shocked, because I know for sure that he KNOWS as an African man that there is no such thing as a “Kenyan” language. All over the continent people are born into a tribe and learn the customary language of their tribe (called their mother tongue) and they also learn in school to speak the national language. Kenya has 2 national languages English and Swahili. So Educated Kenyans typically speak at least 3 languages. But if you go into a village (rural area) where many are not as well educated, many people will only speak their mother tongue. I know people from other African countries and have found the same. I think Trevor was just being lazy and did not want to break it down to that degree. But I just can’t let that pass without properly representing my peeps😊
Am I who I am because of all the things that happened to me?
Or is who I am, the reason I survived all the things that happened to me.
I'm never going to forget this food for thought, thank you so much.
The simplest answer is both things are simultaneously true.
You are the sum of your experiences and your innate personality helps you cope.
Me too…isn’t that just fascinating?! I’m thinking that who I am/was was the reason I survived.❤
Yeah, because nature vs nurture has never been explored.
@@a2pet 😅
*trigger varning in read more*
I have no idea.
Children can get raped and turn out to be pedofiles themself or they might be the one who kills the pedofile in prison.
Idk wtf the desider is…
This was helpful in so many ways: ADHD, relationships, trauma history, cultural heritage... Trevor is a treasure, and so is Neal
Yeah, they covered a lot of things that were both meaningful and relatable on some level. Great conversation!
I agree 💯
100%
I didn't realize solving puzzles is a symptom. At 56 I'm having the realization that I have ADHD.
Trevor never fails to tribute his mom Patrica especially when he knows she is not even going to be listening to these videos. This is what makes him the most humble and genuine human being ❤♥
Trevor is confused like most biracials. I hope he gets the right psychological help
@@user-bo2yz8ft5elook who’s projecting!
@@user-bo2yz8ft5e lol
@@user-bo2yz8ft5e It's insane that you have to like your own comment 😂
@@user-bo2yz8ft5e😅😅😅😅 you need a hug
"Your tank is always full when nothing is draining it." ...that was a word!!!
This fanbase is insufferable, you all fancy your self philosophers
Stay in your bubble for the sake of us all
@@Nics-D-Ace .....and yet, here you are lol
Who’s “us all”? Lol the hate watchers? Enjoy your self imposed suffering I guess
@@Nics-D-Aceyou sound hurt. Maybe you should go for the interview next so you can discuss what makes you lash out at people for connecting with others.
@@Nics-D-Aceyou seem triggered by this conversation. You may need to find out why that is. Hope you figure it out.
Trevor, I have had that same thought. Fellow South African, but white, so while I didn't suffer the same as you did, we were dirt poor and had our own issues. The abuse didn't make me who I am, I broke the cycle because I am who I am. But like Bill said, who could I have been without the abuse? I have a 17 year old daughter who reminds me so much of a young me, but I've raised her in a healthy environment and by God this child is going places. How different a life would I have had if I was raised the same? The fact that we are at the mercy of others at our most vulnerable when we are children is something that has always baffled me.
Sending a virtual hug of "ubuntu" to you. Your comment really connected with me. I'm not a parent, but I empathize.
White folks seem incapable of not centerting themselves. Doesn't matter if the topic is about Black experience of the diaspora that literally does not apply to any non Black person.
White folks seem incapable of not centering themselves. Even when the topic is about Black experience in the diaspora that can never apply to or even be understood by non Black folks.
Your daughter is fortunate to have you ❤
As I said, but it was removed before, I'll say it again:
White folks seem incapable of not centering themselves. Even and especially when the topic at hand is about the Black diaspora *experience.
*An experience to which Whiteness no matter how poor, cannot compare. White folks can become wealthy and no longer be treated as less than. Y'all will never experience the dehumanization that us Black folks experience, which perists even if our economic status climbs the rungs of capitalism.
I would love to just sit and talk with Trevor for hours and hours.
Same!!
Soon ❤❤❤❤❤
I don't think he can stay still that long!
Trevor’s era at TDS will always be an iconic era to me.
He could talk about anything and I’d b intrigued about it.
I find his perspectives quite interesting. Great interviewer, great laugh.
Yes I miss listening to him daily
Holy smokes that entire section of “Depression & ADHD” stopped me dead in my tracks. I’ve never heard someone put into words SO WELL what it’s like in my head. Goddamn Trevor is a word smith. Sensational conversation, Neil!
“if your gonna oppress people at least tell them your oppressing them” Keep it 💯
You can't tell them directly of course because you are to benefit.But at least don't block or delete the information from them. Give them a chance. You are also protecting yourself that way for Christ sake 😜😜😜😜
@@hildachebii4525 Thank you oppressor! No I know...
I love the fact Trevor can express such deep issues in a light hearted manner. It's not about making anyone the enemy but getting those who don't get it to SEE it.
I love that « collateral damage » wasn’t a good example for Trevor Noah. Such high ethical standards.
It is never okay to kill innocents in order to kill a killer. Otherwise we are just as bad as the killer. We are playing God by choosing whose life has value.
Great podcast! Great guest and good job with the interview.
Agreed. I adore his ethical standards.
I read between the lines on this one. And I really loved that he was firm in going against Neal.
Grandmothers saved so many remarkable people.
Or create them ❤ shout out gmas
@@ashleyandchloe Absolutely. I am one. Old Ladies are a human resource.
As a psychologist/teacher, I’ve learned more from this podcast, Blocks, and comedians about psychology than in school. Great talks!
well this is a problem. i can’t dive into it tho
So glad YOU watched it and Groked it. Hope it rubs off on your colleagues. ;)
Not only is he funny but he is genuinely interesting. Thanks for having him Neal. ❤🌟
He's funny? Not in the slightest. Otherwise bro wouldn't lose his job at The Daily Show. His ratings just suck ass lol
You are salty!!!
@@Vinemaple41he left the daily show on his own account to travel and tour the world with sold out comedy shows.
@@Vinemaple41so you're here listening to Trevor Noah because you're angry with him? Do you think he overthinks things? Do you feel that on some level he's not being honest? I'm just wondering why you're here if you dislike him so much. Well then again I must admit that I sometimes listen to interviews about Trump or with Trump because I really dislike him and it gives me a chance to vent my frustrations. I find that soothing.
@@marysmith5003 I'm here because I'm a fan of Neal and I'm a regular listener of his podcast. As a result, the algorithm pushed this vid to me. Not saying Trevor is disingenuous or dishonest, but he's mediocre at best as a comedian. And this is not an unpopular opinion as far as I'm concerned. As a host of the daily show, his endless preaching with a condescending tone is very off putting. Only politics, no comedy. In comparison, his predecessor Jon Stewart was much more enjoyable, even though we have a lot to disagree with. My old comment might be somewhat provocative, and I apologize.
Trevor is one of my favorite entertainers. He’s endlessly relatable. Funny, intelligent. I could listen to him talk for hrs.
I like how Trevor corrected him to use another example in place of the bombs 💣
Absolutely loved that
Yes! And so glad to see others commenting this 👏👏👏
I love Trevor but disagree with him on that point though. Justifying pain based off the outcome is literally the same logic.
The real question is how do we decide if the pain was necessary (e.g. chemo) or not (e.g. torture)
I missed that somehow. Could you give a time stamp?
@@kingofthejungle2894 12:30
Trevor just has such a good way of taking abstract concepts we all innately know of/about society and distilling them into understandable metaphors or hypotheticals that also introduce nuance in a way that may alternately resonate strongly or surprise with a new perspective. It's delightful.
Trevor has one of those voices that you can listen to all day. He's a genuine,great human being 😊
Noah is great at explaining difficult subjects with ease
Trevor is deeeeeeeep❤😂 I just admire his intelligence and humor. How interesting human being he is❤😎
Trevor Noah, the Great Philosopher of the 21st Century. Love you Trev!
"Generally...nobody should ever take for granted...to live in a place, where the assumption, is were you belong.........."
"to live in a place where the assumption is that's where you belong"
36:12 Felt like that, having a child. You think you're healed until there's a tiny version of you talking back at you 😂 but then you get to see endless love shaping a life without trauma and it's beautiful. As a fellow ADHD brain, diagnosed at 32, I wish you well on your journey, Trevor Noah!
Just before this time stamp where is telling the story of listening to his friend talk about the buildup in the shower, I literally nearly started crying because it was SUCH a perfect description, plus he gave a very real tip of what a caring friend or family member can do to help us without judgement. Because the most important part of that story is that Trevor was INVESTED in his friend's problem. He CARED. His whole train of thought that followed was literally about trying to figure out what what happening to his friend and how he might help. But 90% of people just see us go down that rabbit hole and immediately judge us and accuse us of not caring. It was so healing to hear that and I want to send the clip to everyone I know.
I’ve been following Trevor Noah since like 2010 and I love listening to this man talk. You can tell he has a lot of depth and really thinks things through.
This episode was fantastic! I got goosebumps when Trevor described his mother's inspiration and sacrifices. He is so relatable, and I'm so glad he did this.
I can't relate to any of his stories. Wooo, White male, genetic lottery!
Trevor nailed his take on ADHD. It’s so hard to get people to truly understand what it’s like.
I have tried to explain it with so much eloquence and comprehension.
@@desireec4089yes he s doing a good job explaining it
I love Trevor Noah. His book was a fascinating read. He has one of the most unique perspectives I've ever heard. His life story needs to be a documentary.
Seriously. The most spiritually uplifting, inspiring and motivational conversation I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Thank you Neal. Thank you Trevor. Ppl like you give me hope that the future my children will experience as adults will actually allow them to thrive.
I could listen to Trevor Noah for days.. he's brilliant!! Thanks for bringing him on.
Genuinely, this pod/conversation is a therapy session for me.. I feel seen and heard on so many levels, I understand certain things in me better And I know it’s not just me .. Trevor has the ability to break down and understand things in a way nobody can 🙌🏼👏🏼🔥
I could listen to Trevor speak his mind endlessly
I love Trevor, obsessed with his brain and humor and read his book years ago several times! Such an intelligent and handsome man! ❤️
living with elderly people who loved watching him on the daily show was always interesting because Trevor has a way of word walking around a potentially abrasive topic but then can still rein it back in to the point in a way that still hits but reduces the immediate dissociation i see a lot of older people go into when their world view is challenged and actually keeps them open to rethinking a bit its kind of amazing.
Hoooooooooooly smokes, 34 minutes, and Trevor's explanation of a conversation is exactly the experience. I have had so much trouble in meetings with the same mental process. (Late diagnosis, too)
My Mother and two brothers have passed away. I imagine they are on a beautiful beach with white sand. My mother is probably having a glass of wine, one of my brothers is drinking a frozen margarita, and my other brother is drinking a cold glass of sweet tea. Some way, it helps me deal with my grief.
You are loved
💓
😔🌻🙏 God keep
Trevor Noah’s communication and honesty makes me feel less broken. Thank you both for sharing the conversation/interaction.
This was probably the best podcast for Neal.
What a great comic and wonderful human being. Trevor is not only highly intelligent but also incredibly sensitive and insightful. I totally agree with him that almost all human conflict of ANY kind is rooted in misunderstanding and/or faulty communication.
Excellent conversation-- best yet in the Blocks series. ❤
Trevor is an amazing human being, and I love the way he sees things! About the transformation of trauma, I’m with him, I think we already are who we are, and we survive just because!
I agree. We start out strong. Life tests that strength and leaves scars. And then, we have to heal.
This is the best episode of Blocks I've yet seen. Thank you so much for having Trevor and thank you Trevor for being on.
I have been watching Blocks for a while now. This one, hands down, is my fave. Trevor hit on a lot of things that resonated with me. I feel like he was reading my journal lol😅.
Trevor is right about South African food. I visited for 2 wks last year in various parts: Johannesburg, Durban, Richard’s Bay, Empageni, St. Lucia.. the cuisine is all over the place from breakfast, lunch and dinner. Usually, food is one of the pillars that defines a place but it was hard to understand the country when it came to the food. I did, however enjoy the people, Zulu culture, the singing and just how beautiful the land is.
Easily one of the best of the year, & I don’t say that lightly.
Everyone knows Trevor’s story to a degree but this opened him up so much more & I just love you both so much.
Thank you.
I have a similar experience growing up in the Caribbean. Great way to explain in Trevor
The section about communication and dealing with careless communicators is my biggest hurdle in life.
It's hard, you need a tribe, I don't have it, but I did, now I have a service dog. Find something.
Trevor is always so interesting to listen too. Completely explained my pet peve of "trauma made me who i/ you are" nope. Different ppl are impacted differently to come out functioning and successfully is are the lucky few. The huge collateral damage done and ppl that have worked hard to be well deserve all the credit not the monsters/ systems that hurt them in the first place.
There is a healing process listening to Travor open up himself deeply.
I found every topic he discussed very helpful and insightful.
I love Trevor, I love the way he explained politics and then make a joke of it. I have never missed his show when he did the daily show. I call him my grandson. Trevor looks exactly like my grandson, they both have that low voice and smile. I hope one day they can meet.
Wow that's pretty sweet!
This conversation made me feel so very normal. Trevor’s viewpoint on so many topics is so interesting!❤
Trevor is full of wisdom, I admire his intelligence 😊
I am going to watch at 0.25 speed, I don’t want this episode to finish
What a wonderful conversation this was. Neal and Trevor are two of the people I most admire in the world. I am currently writing a book about my experience working as a physician in South Africa many years ago and just listening to Trevor brings so many more memories. I wish I could have one day the opportunity to meet him in person.
This might be one of the best, if not the best episode you've done so far. The conversation is effortlessly natural, which obviously comes from a pretty deep friendship. Thanks for this one Neal & Trevor.
Our deepest appreciation for those who have served our country and are suffering from PTSD.🇺🇸
I love this man. I hope to meet him someday! Trevor you are such a gem to the world! I hope you are well! You are making a difference in this world, I hope you know! ❤
Depression's not just sadness. It isn't even primarily sadness. Often it's anhedonia - the inability to feel any emotions.
This video is so fantastic, though. I love the deep discussion of so many issues that are both deeply personal and also fairly universal. I'm sure everyone who watches can relate to something and take away something beneficial. Thank you for this.
Beginning 19:45 Is a fantastic example of the FUNDAMENTAL ATTRIBUTION ERROR. Noah elegantly attributes problems with communication or language as the basis of conflicts all over the world. Noah says, you’re driving down the freeway, someone cuts you off, but they see it as, I saw a gap in the flow of traffic and meant no offense - two very different perspectives. The irony is we all, at one time or another, commit the error and assume the worst in other people rather than give them the benefit of the doubt, as we would like others to give to us.
Noah thinks like a wise psychologist / sociologist /mediator / philosopher. Thank you for the many insightful observations shared in this interview!⭐️
I could listen to Trevor talk about anything the whole day. I love his mind so much. This was a great podcast.
this was one of the best episodes because of your friendship and how just awesome Trevor is - he's sort of a sage.
I can hear the friendship and how close you two are in the answers. Really wonderful to see so much honesty. Great work Neal! ❤
As a south African fan of Noah I can say this was so enlightening. The last bit about his DNA.. really made me think
Best blocks to date, Trevor has a way with just how he speaks to draw you in, I really enjoyed this episode, thank you 🙏
Trevor Noah has taught me something every time I have heard him speak.
Thank you
Man, you gotta love this guy. He's such an awesome person. ❤❤
Thoughtful conversation… Thanks Neal and Trevor!
Neal and Trevor's Masterclass on "Traumedy" (Trauma + Comedy).... Eye opening with class and sophistication... Great vid.
Trevor has explained ADHD better than any therapist I’ve talked to. This has helped me understand how to better communicate with my child.
Me too!
This is one of the best conversations I have ever witnessed. Thank you both so much.
Trevor, a nifty comedian who has the wisdom to break down every emotion in depth. Must be the patience with his art of putting puzzles together one after another!
What a beautiful mind. You two were growing in front of our eyes-in real time; it takes repetition and reinforcement to have inner growth, wisdom, and peace.
Just lovely to experience.
Thank you.💖✨💖
17:55 (actually starting a bit before): I've always thought the same re: conflict is a result in 'language' breakdown, which is why I love MBTI (but studying the cognitive functions). It is a framework i can use to better understand and communicate with others. My entire existence -- I believe -- is about understanding people, for whatever reason, so studying how to communicate with different people will always ignite me.
Love
This ran way deeper than expected and then somehow got to be moving and spiritually uplifting. Full of admiration for both these guys and the show.
ADHD is also perfect for comedians because we are lateral and relational thinkers to the point where we notice connections between things that a lot of people don't see.
That's interesting. I have adhd and that makes a lot sense to me .
That is so interesting and made sense to me immediately!
We?
@@nathanhickey8932 yes?
This is just entertainment, it's not that deep. Nothing they've said hasn't been said before. They're not philosophical gurus, they're comedians. It's fun to watch tho
wow, the part about being drunk in love and owning that it's not how you usually behave and may not continue to in the future. so well explained.
I will do this in my next relationship! On point! Don’t set them up for unreachable expectations.
I’m a psychotherapist of over twenty years. This is one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever seen. Love it SOOO much. 🥰
The editing of the podcast is truly incredible and adds to both the listening and watching experience. Little things like the words that pop up, the photos and my favourite part, the editing of the sounds to reflect Trevor’s daydream state. 👌🏾
Trevor Noah speaks and I listen. He always finds a way to explain in such a universal way. He has a way of helping me during random times. God bless him. Thank you.
My husband and I have been married for 55 years. We are very blessed!❤
this is too short, whenever Trevor speaks it's always too short... I am deeply touched, shocked how much what Trevor said about adhd, childhood experience, relationship, communication resonates with me. wow, I feel seen, understood & at the same time I understand myself more. just wow. thank you both! what a treat! 🤍
My husband and I have been married for 55 years. We are so blessed!❤
I wish I knew him. I bet I could spend days talking with him. Much admiration and respect for him. Thanks Neal.
The sourdough analogy was a great one.
Neal, your podcast is the real deal. Super interesting, great questions. Your interviewing skills are genuine, relatable and engaging. Love your podcast.
I like how Trevor says "intentions are important" without literally saying it when he discusses language breakdowns.
I'm glad I watched this, as a Comedian, I use to say to myself how could I be depressed, I make others laugh. But if Trevor Noah can be depressed, then anybody can be depressed, then nobody is safe from depression, then that means, DEPRESSION is the BYTCH. Hehe.
What a treasure trove the world has in Trevor -- both of you guys are priceless. Love your podcast, Neal. Thanks for the laughs and amazing conversation....keep it going. Peace and love to all...
Incredible interview and convo. Much appreciated. Love Trevor and Neal's connection. Cheers!
This was a superb-quality interview. Lots of deep topics to give anyone food for deep thought, some genius humor, and Trevor put words to concepts that I've been struggling to express or even understand within myself for a long time. He also explained things from his life experiences that offered insights which others like me probably never would have thought of, deep within our own personal bubbles.
I'm surprised it has a slightly higher-than-usual dislike ratio-why would that be??
i've been waiting for the Trevor Noah blocks since it started
A diagnosis is significant because it helps to inform the conclusions that you draw about yourself. You've still left the milk out and it still has to be thrown away... but now it's just about the milk, instead of being about the milk AND about how the shame I feel about how inconsiderate I am to deprive my spouse of cereal this morning.
Difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is about something you did, shame is about who you are
I love your explanation! 🤩
And an asshole smacks you upside the head.... But he's still a person that was probably put through worse. Compassion ❤
I try to frame my guilt as regret
Similar but regret you can move on from
Trevor speaking of not knowing how to ask for help has given me a new way to express myself in group and individual. Thank you both
This much wisdom at his age is just astonishing. Thank you for sharing your gift. 🙏 ❤
Loved the podcast and just want to hang a light on how deftly they played off each other. Neal, great choices as an interviewer - when to speak, tone, great prompts - and Trevor, as ever, a very thoughtful and eloquent guest with a very graceful approach. Thanks both (and team) for a great listening experience.
This man really understands humans. Great podcast!!❤
I remember when Trevor went to visit his Grandmother. I even posted it on my Facebook page, to bring people more aware of living under Apartheid.
Gogo!!! RIP❤
I love Trevor Noah because he's so good at communicating the most insightful thoughts.❤
Loved all of this so much