Neal Brennan interviews Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) 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:
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 ... Show More
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#120 - Roy Wood Jr.
<p>The great Roy Wood Jr. joins the pod to discuss his new special LONELY FLOWERS, old sitcoms, child actors, making prank calls as a radio DJ, grinding out his early comedy days, his dad not rocking with fun, and much more. Stav and Roy help callers including a man who's salty t ... Show More
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Neal Brennan - “Neal Brennan: Blocks”
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11m 43s
Dec 2023
Roy Wood Jr.
Roy Wood Jr. is an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, producer, actor, radio personality, and podcaster known for his stand-up comedy and work as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. He joins the Design Matters Live Tour to discuss his career, entertaining millions a ... Show More
41m 59s
Nov 2021
Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger
In his stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr. gives his take on small talk in the pandemic era, taking desperate measures to feel good, brave white allies, mass shootings and more.
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52m 51s