Roy Wood Jr. | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | EPISODE 14

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  • Neal Brennan interviews Roy Wood Jr. (‪@TheDailyShow‬) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.
    Roy's blocks:
    00:00 Intro
    6:12 Makes Self Small
    9:24 Passivity
    18:59 Fatherhood
    20:57 Leadership
    30:41 Fatherhood as it pertains to his perception of his father
    50:59 Work
    54:34 Doesn’t Celebrate
    1:00:03 Half Ayahuasca
    1:08:30 Three Standup Specials Left
    nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal
    Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: www.netflix.com/title/81036234
    Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
    Edited by Will Hagle
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Komentáře • 169

  • @pnf197
    @pnf197 Před rokem +108

    As a father in a personally orchestrated crisis in my life, this conversation has been cathartic. Thank you both for your candor and courage to come out as you both have.

    • @stevehunt914
      @stevehunt914 Před rokem +9

      I Love the way you phrased that,... good luck with your impending resolution.

  • @blainebickle1178
    @blainebickle1178 Před rokem +60

    I knew Roy from The Daily Show. Years later I finally watched some of his stand up, and he is legit one of the funniest stand up comedians of all time.

  • @yellowleaf28
    @yellowleaf28 Před rokem +35

    He’s my favorite guest/person to listen to in the last two years. It really felt like an intimate conversation, he wasn’t elevating his voice to be heard or playing to podcast listeners. I wish everyone could be as equally soothing, knowledgeable, and captivating to listen to as RWJ is.

  • @stellarsphere4543
    @stellarsphere4543 Před rokem +22

    This is fast becoming a must see podcast every week for me. Roy slayed it.

  • @cedarandsound
    @cedarandsound Před 10 měsíci +4

    I truly love Roy Wood Jr as a person and a comedian, he's so legit as a comedian and a normal guy.

  • @k.c.simonsen2
    @k.c.simonsen2 Před rokem +31

    I thought there was no new Blocks episode today and I got real sad. Then I refreshed the page ten minutes later and there it was and this is officially my most anticipated pod of my week.

  • @natalieevenew
    @natalieevenew Před rokem +11

    Wow, really appreciate Roy's depth and vunerability.

  • @vanessawhitneypro
    @vanessawhitneypro Před rokem +19

    LOVE Roy Wood, Jr. - I was hoping he'd take over hosting THE DAILY SHOW! So bright & funny.

  • @lesliethomas8117
    @lesliethomas8117 Před rokem +18

    This podcast illustrates who I guessed Neal is... A very tuned in and intuitive person. I'm so glad he's doing this.

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 Před rokem

      Have you listened to his old podcast the Champs?

  • @cdizzy42069
    @cdizzy42069 Před rokem +33

    Such a unique way he processed that shit with his Dad. A beautiful perspective to finally conclude to. What a wonderful human being. Love the podcast!

  • @lille-mary1517
    @lille-mary1517 Před rokem +11

    Roy has a smile that looks so kind and warm. Wish him all the best and good luck in his career.

  • @johnathin15
    @johnathin15 Před rokem +9

    Thank you for this! When Roy talked about not wanting to take up space and not asking for things I felt that to my core. Thank you. This is helping me move through that

  • @TheOldHippiebilly
    @TheOldHippiebilly Před 4 měsíci +1

    What an amazing guy. Roy is so genuine, so thoughtful, so kind, and so f**king funny! Gotta love him.

  • @yourpal4025
    @yourpal4025 Před rokem +7

    I refreshed too much to see this show. Leading me to believe not getting this show is a block of mine

  • @ohdaUtube
    @ohdaUtube Před rokem +5

    Thank you Roy for being the opposite of Steve Harvey (won doesn't look at us like we're people) when it comes to portrayal of Asian guys. Your pod cast with Ronnie about Asian hate really meant a lot to me. I love your material. I love your approach. I love what you have to say. And I love what you stand for. You have my full respect and I will always watch anything you put out.
    Thank you for being you. Please remember, you are greatness personified.

  • @CRojas
    @CRojas Před rokem +5

    Ohhhhh!!! Roy one of the best right now!!

  • @topheradkins2275
    @topheradkins2275 Před rokem +8

    This resonated hard. Roy is a class act and a killer comic his last special was amazing. Thanks Roy!

  • @mistercrinkles
    @mistercrinkles Před 5 měsíci +1

    This is truly becoming my favorite podcast

  • @firesidefire
    @firesidefire Před rokem +7

    Thank you, Neal, for my new favorite podcast

  • @vsb1971
    @vsb1971 Před rokem +7

    One of my favorite comedians. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself Roy!

  • @neilk4476
    @neilk4476 Před rokem +2

    Roy is one of our modern greats.

  • @scottr5101
    @scottr5101 Před rokem +8

    This is truly one of the best podcast ever. Thank you for being so sincere, Roy.

  • @ish474
    @ish474 Před rokem +12

    man I love Roy so much can't wait to see this one❤

  • @brandi3466
    @brandi3466 Před rokem +4

    Love hearing perspectives from other childhood traumas that come with us into adulthood. Thank you for sharing! ❤

  • @jennyoconnor2798
    @jennyoconnor2798 Před rokem +3

    Not gonna lie… I’ve been crushing on Neal HARD since the special, and more so since he started this podcast. But having Roy on - man oh man what an impactful episode this has been. It’s given me a whole new perspective on my mother and, in turn, on my own parenting journey. Thanks so much to both of you for this. And yeah, still crushing on Neal 😆

  • @josephlhatfield
    @josephlhatfield Před rokem +2

    my favorite guest on the champs, and now my favorite guest on blocks.

  • @joeypoli863
    @joeypoli863 Před rokem +6

    Without a doubt, the best blocks pod so far! Roy is the man

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 Před rokem

      Have you listened to Neal’s old podcast the Champs?

    • @joeypoli863
      @joeypoli863 Před rokem

      @@brandonb3174 I have not. How is it?

  • @jessicaortiz6129
    @jessicaortiz6129 Před rokem +4

    Identified with so many things as someone with a parent who has unresolved trauma-great episode.

  • @adryct
    @adryct Před rokem +11

    I can't even express how much this podcast is helping me, thank you Neal!

  • @dianneking8337
    @dianneking8337 Před 17 dny

    Roy wood Jr. You make perfect strangers adore you,thanks for stepping into your due spotlight!

  • @oppositeofh8
    @oppositeofh8 Před 10 měsíci +1

    roy, own your greatness, dude. own it. 😻

  • @themovingforest
    @themovingforest Před rokem +3

    Neil's BLOCKS▪■¤□ provides the best quality content from comedians of any podcasts created.

  • @LeifNova
    @LeifNova Před rokem +1

    One of the best conversations I've watched in a long time!

  • @kimhill3614
    @kimhill3614 Před rokem +1

    Roy is a great comedian. His take on hosting the Daily Show is interesting. I never understood it in that way before, that you are leading a team, not just cracking jokes and accruing glory. But I hope he finds that perfect fit because he's more than earned that right.

  • @nevorth19
    @nevorth19 Před rokem

    love you guys, thank you for sharing!

  • @hippipdip
    @hippipdip Před rokem +3

    This is one of the best ones so far.

  • @djer05010401
    @djer05010401 Před rokem

    What a beautiful conversation.

  • @anthonyhughes4642
    @anthonyhughes4642 Před rokem

    Awesome. Thank you

  • @sandeal822
    @sandeal822 Před rokem +1

    This is my favorite episode so far. What a great conversation!!

  • @TheGoobyman
    @TheGoobyman Před rokem +1

    Another great conversation. Love this ✌️

  • @mydamon16
    @mydamon16 Před rokem

    Roy has a new fan!
    Love y’all. Ty!!

  • @jasonstacy5587
    @jasonstacy5587 Před rokem +2

    Love the studio.

  • @THIRDeye1989
    @THIRDeye1989 Před rokem +3

    Wow I relate to Roy so much. Thanks for sharing your journey man, ❤.

  • @wilsonrondini7930
    @wilsonrondini7930 Před rokem +2

    This episode was incredible. I appreciate the conversations you share with the world. Thank you.

  • @cinetings
    @cinetings Před rokem

    Related a lot to Roy's hang ups. Thanks for posting this.

  • @trevorcarlisle5447
    @trevorcarlisle5447 Před rokem

    Great episode It went by so quick

  • @marniebrimhall986
    @marniebrimhall986 Před rokem

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and FANTASTIC conversation! Well spoken and concise ❤️

  • @mayfieldmcdaniels
    @mayfieldmcdaniels Před rokem

    Fantastic.

  • @crb2771
    @crb2771 Před rokem +3

    This is the perfect podcast for people like me that are always listening to comedy podcasts. The format is so great. Thanks Neal and podcast team!

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 Před rokem

      Have you listened to Neal’s old podcast the Champs?

  • @mannatkaur724
    @mannatkaur724 Před rokem +2

    This is my daily dose of therapy. Also how is Neal Brennan putting these out so quick. Goddamn Neal Brennan

  • @Alex-eg8rl
    @Alex-eg8rl Před rokem

    Love Roy, love his story, love his comedy

  • @slurmz10
    @slurmz10 Před rokem

    Great ep! This one hit home for sure.

  • @yashsandhu6724
    @yashsandhu6724 Před rokem +1

    Hey Neal, I really enjoy your podcast, standup, and other work you have done. Thank you.

  • @quietstorm6710
    @quietstorm6710 Před rokem

    Wow.. This went deep. So enjoyable.

  • @TheCoz27
    @TheCoz27 Před rokem +1

    wow this was really great to hear, i relate to roy a lot in the making myself small sense. it was like hearing my inner monologue lol

  • @SHCJ501
    @SHCJ501 Před rokem

    Roy is one of the best humans!

  • @diaphanouswaffle
    @diaphanouswaffle Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome, this was just some really high quality content, the deep thoughtful stuff-and I treasure Roy Wood Jr's comedy and insight. Thank you for this :)

  • @stevebrown8163
    @stevebrown8163 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @lesliemagee8117
    @lesliemagee8117 Před rokem

    Thank you for deciding on set/ light, much easier listening now!

  • @DannySullivanMusic
    @DannySullivanMusic Před rokem +3

    Roy dropped the "s" from his last name to distance himself from his father Tiger Woods.

  • @Jjgarcia365
    @Jjgarcia365 Před rokem

    Great episode

  • @christianzander6547
    @christianzander6547 Před rokem

    great work all

  • @ConvincedIdiot
    @ConvincedIdiot Před rokem

    Amazing interview.

  • @johnmcnab4273
    @johnmcnab4273 Před 11 měsíci

    Almost cried with a lot of what Roy said, he really loves his family

  • @isaacjimenez9453
    @isaacjimenez9453 Před rokem +2

    Doing gods work Neal

  • @bastiat6865
    @bastiat6865 Před 5 měsíci

    This belongs in the example list of dope conversations.

  • @Laptopbabe
    @Laptopbabe Před rokem

    Great pod🎉😊

  • @TheDjinnFizz
    @TheDjinnFizz Před 11 měsíci

    Still working my way through his old podcast and bummed out to know it was no-more, and thrilled to find out "The Blocks" was happening. Unlike 99% of podcasts which you hear once and never think of again, Brennan's podcast have so much valuable info that they are all worth listening to again. That's saying a lot. Roy Wood Jr episode is especially deep.

  • @dwiggles1
    @dwiggles1 Před rokem

    Great conversation

  • @VvaginalsS
    @VvaginalsS Před 5 měsíci

    this is indeedy therapeutic

  • @susandevore3706
    @susandevore3706 Před rokem

    Omg this is heartbreaking 💔 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @middledmaven126
    @middledmaven126 Před rokem

    Good stuff

  • @nemomonteflores3890
    @nemomonteflores3890 Před rokem

    Like a lot of comments here so just gonna add, YES this is a necessary podcast for people who want harsh and healing truths and for people who know that Mr. Wood is an extraordinary human AND comedian. Love love love love this. Thanks Mr Brennan.

  • @FreebaseGFX
    @FreebaseGFX Před rokem +1

    I probably commented this before but that damn outro music is soo good.

  • @pauljones3175
    @pauljones3175 Před rokem

    Thanks to @nealbrennan for showing we're all fckd up in some way! Another great episode.

  • @Elmerphant
    @Elmerphant Před rokem +1

    Neal (velvet rope you're chasing) is the Fraiser "Door Jam" episode. The grass is greener (where you water/tend to it). You want the exclusive thing so you can check it out. Just don't walk into an emerald door *wink*
    Roy is so calming. Dude has to do a meditation voice over lol. The conversation about generational trauma (specifically Black American trauma) is so important. And might contribute to Roy's imposter syndrome (being small/not boasting about his accomplishments).
    Our parents and grandparents did the best they could with the tools they had in a MUCH different time. Mental health conversations are relatively new. Some traumas are so painful people have burned the box for which they are contained and expecting them to relive it is cruel. "Calcified Emotions" is a great way to describe it. We have to do the best with all the tools we have and show past generations some compassion/grace. One day we will be the boomers asking younger generations to forgive us (probably for the environment and human rights).

  • @aaronfort8760
    @aaronfort8760 Před rokem

    Roy wood jr. you are a mentor in any business

  • @stevehunt914
    @stevehunt914 Před rokem

    I used to love Ari Shaffir's 'This Is Not Happening' show - Then he was suddenly replaced with 'some other guy' who i hated because he was not Ari,... and it was SPECIFICALLY Ari's show!
    I don't know how he did it, (i do),... but he won me over to the extent that i sought out ALL his stand up specials.
    And NOW it seems like i've known him forever.
    I was really impressed with this episode he got really deep, deeper than he would have liked i bet, but the conversation was important and helpful. - Thank you so much for this.

  • @samanthaarmbruster4495

    It's good to be considerate of others.

  • @jondon2710
    @jondon2710 Před rokem

    BeST OnE! - Love Roy! - he can come BACK
    - Thank u Neal, helpin Me learn mental/emotional . . . Perceptions for , uhhhhhh - YoU Know 🤟🏾

  • @lorol5224
    @lorol5224 Před 9 měsíci

    there's great different between elicit cooperation and gain control, in parenting. Once we understand that and how it can benefit parents and kids, it changes things, for the better. But it is very hard, for most people, because it takes work and consistency.

  • @alexanderthesk8160
    @alexanderthesk8160 Před rokem +4

    Hi Neal, I was thinking that a wonderfully interesting crossover would be having Ryan Sickler of The Honeydew podcast on. Your therapeutic approach along with his "highlight the lowlights" could produce some great content. Thanks for everything, you really do make a difference in some of our lives with what you share.

    • @Wonkoman42
      @Wonkoman42 Před rokem +2

      Neal was on HoneyDew about a month ago. It’s a great conversation.

    • @erdemmemisyazici3950
      @erdemmemisyazici3950 Před rokem +1

      I'm just watching NPR and AP content and assuming everyone saw it. 😄
      Oh and PBS, everyone watches PBS right? 😄

  • @ariesqueen7493
    @ariesqueen7493 Před rokem

    The only word to describe this Podcast is INCREDIBLE. The brilliance of Neal to take his stand-up concept of him recognizing his “Blocks” then creating a space for friends and or acquaintances to do so as well. It’s just getting better and better.
    And I’ve yet to find the words for the Santino episode.......my god. I love you Neal Brennan

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 Před rokem

      Have you listened to Neal’s old podcast the Champs?

    • @ariesqueen7493
      @ariesqueen7493 Před rokem

      @@brandonb3174 I did but it wasn’t at this level of communication and conversation with friends / peers.

  • @cathennebury1183
    @cathennebury1183 Před rokem

    Hey Ray, I so related with your story of your dad. I had the same relationship with my mom. She died when I was 20. I’m still fkn mad at her and I’m 58. My half sister (who is only 3 years younger than me) has a totally different view of our mom- and we grew up together…mostly…some of the time…there was a solid 6 years of living together.
    Anyway, when it came to parenting, at difficult times I’d ask myself, “what would mom do?” (based on my own experiences, of course) and then do the opposite. It worked. My kids are pretty confident in who they are. The phrase, “because I said so!” never crossed my lips. If my kid could reason with me and win, he got what he wanted. He earned it and he was rewarded for it.

  • @antgenao
    @antgenao Před rokem

    Roy is a funny dude. Good ep.

  • @BonesEye42
    @BonesEye42 Před 11 měsíci

    Roy has some good insight, he might not be that leader of the comedy troops, but he is a cruise missile of funny. Great show!

  • @WalkerCarey108
    @WalkerCarey108 Před 3 měsíci

    I like Roy.

  • @brooke9297
    @brooke9297 Před rokem

    “Who has a beat in their head and who has a voice in their head” was a casually brilliant statement.

  • @swiftsurerunner
    @swiftsurerunner Před rokem

    every week a home run when it comes to guests

  • @dixieechann
    @dixieechann Před rokem

    I don't know this comedian but this hit me so hard.Coming to terms with the relationship we have with our parents is something we don't often look back at.

    • @drone2936
      @drone2936 Před rokem

      It didn’t really hit me until my mom started getting sick this year, and I’m almost 30.

  • @CommunitySkratch
    @CommunitySkratch Před rokem

    The work podcast has arrived

  • @gauravvikalp
    @gauravvikalp Před rokem

    That looks like Prada hardware on Roy’a jacket. We love to see it

  • @alvarezsoccerdevelopment609

    I want to see the life story movie of his father so fuggin bad!!✌🏾

  • @yeahsureyoubetcha4684

    That blue chew ad read was hilarious

  • @lynnhettrick7588
    @lynnhettrick7588 Před rokem

    20:30 We do that all the time. "Did the boy text you yet?" "What time are you picking up the girl?"

  • @POPULISTMAGAZINE
    @POPULISTMAGAZINE Před rokem +2

    Roy cool as hell wtf

  • @8500998
    @8500998 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Gratitude is love! Happiness is a choice?!

    • @8500998
      @8500998 Před 5 měsíci

      Roy might like some IFS therapy!

    • @8500998
      @8500998 Před 5 měsíci

      Everybody convincing Neal to have kids!

  • @TheKrazysexykool
    @TheKrazysexykool Před 11 měsíci

    I think a lot of people believe that showing confidence may either feel like arrogance or construed as arrogance and normal people don't want to be perceived as arrogance. Also, believing in yourself and your talent may make one fear failure so it's easier to believe you're not good enough than it is to believe you're good enough and then falling flat on your face

  • @rebeccahatfield
    @rebeccahatfield Před rokem

    I have heard Roy’s name from other comedians but am not familiar with him, however I really enjoyed this episode. Seems like a really interesting person. Great episode!❤

  • @geraldwelch3487
    @geraldwelch3487 Před 10 měsíci

    If youtube was reduced to just this channel, I'd be happy.