Today we welcome Neal Brennan. He is a director, writer, actor, and comedian most known for co-creating and co-writing the Comedy Central series Chappelle's Show with Dave Chappelle and cult movie classic Half Baked. Neal received three Emmy nominations for Chappelle’s Show; one for directing, and the other two for writing and producing. He has also perform ... Show More
Dec 2025
End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul
After 11 years, 478 episodes, and countless conversations exploring the depths of human potential, this episode marks the final chapter of The Psychology Podcast in its current form. In this deeply meaningful farewell episode for Scott, he sits down with acclaimed science writer ... Show More
46m 52s
Nov 2025
How Mindsets Shape Reality w/ Dr. Alia Crum
This week, Scott sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Alia Crum—one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of mindsets. Dr. Crum’s groundbreaking work investigates how our subjective beliefs and interpretations can produce real, measurable changes in b ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2025
The Gentle Power of Sisu w/ Dr. Elisabet Lahti
This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Elisabet Lahti—educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of the Sisu Lab. Dr. Lahti is the world’s leading expert on sisu, a Finnish concept that embodies extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity. Toget ... Show More
48m 45s
Apr 2024
#2135 - Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan is a stand-up comic, actor, writer, director, and host of the podcast "Blocks." Catch his new special, "Neal Brennan: Crazy Good," on Netflix.
www.nealbrennan.com
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2h 34m
Jun 2024
Neal Brennan: Does Brilliance Have Boundaries?
Comedian Neal Brennan (Chappelle's Show, Crazy Good, Blocks, 3 Mics) joins Rainn Wilson to engage in a deep and revealing conversation exploring the aftermath of Chappelle's Show, the sacrifices Neal made for his craft, and the profound impact of mental health on his life and car ... Show More
1h 21m
Dec 2022
Neal Brennan - “Neal Brennan: Blocks”
Writer and comedian Neal Brennan and Trevor Noah discuss the origins of their friendship, how his Netflix special “Blocks” addresses the ways in which he doesn’t fit in, his “sunnier” outlook, and advice for coping with anxiety and depression.
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11m 43s
Dec 2024
How To Be The Most Healed Guy with Neal Brennan
<p>Trevor and Christiana sit down with Chappelle's Show co-creator and former Daily Show colleague Neal Brennan. The three friends discuss the importance of familial dysfunction to a life of comedy, whether jokes about racism, sexism, transphobia, and the like help or hurt move t ... Show More
1h 14m