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 the human race forward in today’s climate, and the rise and fall of anger as a way o ... Show More
Sep 24
Jimmy Carr: My Mom’s Depression Made Me Funny
What makes a joke work, and why are we so afraid to have real conversations? British comedian Jimmy Carr joins Trevor and Eugene to break down the mechanics of comedy, the rise of AI, and what we’re losing as human connection becomes harder to find. Jimmy shares how making his de ... Show More
2h 16m
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
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
Jun 2021
45. Neal Brennan: The Comedy Whisperer
<p>Before they became comedians, Mike and Neal both got their start working the door at different comedy clubs. Now, they sit down for a discussion of what it was like for Neal to co-create Chapelle’s Show, and the best advice that Neal received from Chris Rock on his hit Netflix ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2024
Talking Comedy with Joel Kim Booster and Marlon Wayans | Guest Spotlight
Ronny Chieng sits with Emmy-nominated comedian, Joel Kim Booster, to discuss the new Netflix documentary, "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution," and the lasting impact queer comedy has made on culture. And Marlon Wayans returns to The Daily Show to chat with Ronny about his new come ... Show More
22m 16s