Fred Armisen | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | FULL EPISODE 29

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  • Neal Brennan interviews Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia, Documentary Now) 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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    Fred's Blocks:
    00:00 Intro
    22:41 Relationships
    26:50 Bands
    42:35 Heights
    49:59 Theater / Long Written Passages
    57:08 Venues with the word comedy
    1:05:05 Availability of Breakfast
    1:12:55 Writing a full length movie
    1:15:38 Closeness to other people
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    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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  • @dano6306
    @dano6306 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Fred is probably the only human with a resting “I’m about to do a bit” face… I can’t possibly take him seriously.
    If he was rescuing me from a car fire I’d keep waiting for the punchline.
    What a magnificent man.

  • @Lu_Cidtrip
    @Lu_Cidtrip ปีที่แล้ว +100

    Fred Armisen is one of my favorite people ever. He is a comedic genius.
    I LOVE YOU, FRED! thanks for being you

    • @tonymarselle8812
      @tonymarselle8812 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, what he did to Portland was top notch.
      It wasn’t a wonderful city that no one new about at all.
      And now it has definitely not been over run by crazy investors raising the prices and thousands of homeless junkies coming here to “retire” .
      Not his fault at all.

  • @peachmelba1000
    @peachmelba1000 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is quickly becoming one of my favorite podcasts. Helps my neuroticism for real.

  • @FPSJeremy
    @FPSJeremy ปีที่แล้ว +24

    1:09:32 "I'll drink coffee but, only if it's going to make me late for you."
    Proof Neal's brain is ALWAYS looking for the call back on a good bit. Fucking love it, dude.

    • @ElonsDiamondMine
      @ElonsDiamondMine ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love that Fred didn't even catch it!

  • @smileysspeakeasy
    @smileysspeakeasy ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I think about bands a lot, I’m hungry in the morning! Man this episode went deep😂

  • @evenleven
    @evenleven ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Fred is a fascinating man. Comedically very unafraid.

    • @tonymarselle8812
      @tonymarselle8812 ปีที่แล้ว

      Overrated unfunny hack is what you meant?

  • @LimitsGK
    @LimitsGK ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The editors are killing it this week, as always.

  • @alanbevington4875
    @alanbevington4875 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Great interview! Hey, you should do one where you talk to him about his blocks!

    • @tonymarselle8812
      @tonymarselle8812 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You should interview one of his exes. They all say the same thing. He is a sociopath that cheats on all of them and tells them in a cold and horrible way to fuck off.

    • @cloverg7
      @cloverg7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      obviously he admitted he wasn’t good at relationships, despite the pain he may have caused at least he is honest, self aware and getting better

    • @publius9350
      @publius9350 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@cloverg7so . . . a block?

  • @tyson211
    @tyson211 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I’m so excited, Fred always gives interesting interviews. He’s such a pleasant person that listening to him always puts me in a good mood.

  • @KittiyKyat
    @KittiyKyat ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So so happy to see Fred in new interviews lately. I smiled through the whole episode.

  • @fancypants90210
    @fancypants90210 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of my dreams in this life is to see Fred Armisen walking around somewhere on a crowded street and yell "Cacao"!

  • @mitmon_8538
    @mitmon_8538 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    "Mi scusi, mi scusi." Euro Trip was my first intro to Fred Armisen. So hilarious! Then he popped up on Ron Burgundy with "yazz flute." These lines run through my head all the time.
    Edit: his last block of closeness to other people makes his character in Euro Trip even funnier now. That was the bit. Genius.

    • @chrisray1567
      @chrisray1567 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Holy shit, I didn’t realize the “mi scusi” guy was Fred Armisen! Chris didn’t know! Mind blown. I gotta rewatch Euro Trip again. Such a classic.

    • @Neenerella333
      @Neenerella333 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's also the only one in the SNL Italian talk show sketch who is actually speaking Italian 😅

    • @15jchilders
      @15jchilders 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My personal favorite is Fred's cameo on Barry. The character is so perfect for the balance of funny and seriousness.

  • @alvarezdalvarez5027
    @alvarezdalvarez5027 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Fred is mentally the healthiest guest that's been on this podcast

    • @bizniskitty5138
      @bizniskitty5138 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I sometimes feel disappointed when the guest doesn't have real blocks, but I'm very happy that Fred is doing great!

    • @donniemoder1466
      @donniemoder1466 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Fred????? He is a mystery.

    • @SEAsiaTraveler
      @SEAsiaTraveler ปีที่แล้ว +28

      He totally deflected talking about his long history of problems with women. What did he do to succeed with Natasha Lyonne? Can he stop gaslighting/inflicting huge pain in future relationships?

    • @theglowcloud2215
      @theglowcloud2215 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SEAsiaTraveler why the fuck do you have this level of intimate knowledge regarding a celebrity's love life?

    • @tonymarselle8812
      @tonymarselle8812 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      His eyes are vacant.
      This man is evil

  • @brittanie777
    @brittanie777 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Fred CAN do drama. He was in that Amazon show “Forever” that had drama, and he was great

  • @jeremiahmacclure
    @jeremiahmacclure ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I feel like this episode was more about Neal's blocks. Fred is great.

  • @A-small-amount-of-peas
    @A-small-amount-of-peas ปีที่แล้ว +13

    For some reason I love people who take a weird route into comedy. Billy Connolly was the banjo player in a band, Phil Hartman used to design rock band album covers so I've always loved Fred

  • @sharonshade4437
    @sharonshade4437 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the way comedians take mundane things like going to a CVS hysterically funny! 😂

  • @infinitehush
    @infinitehush 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "you thought that *part* of it would be video" is so good. It seems like Fred's reaction to something being really funny is a brief acknowledging pause.

  • @tanas9022
    @tanas9022 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I loved this one! You two have a great understanding of each other's humor.

  • @TheAmazingSpaghetti
    @TheAmazingSpaghetti 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fred is top notch, one of the best ever.

  • @rogersockwell
    @rogersockwell ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I think the sheer number of ads during the podcast are actually a ploy to get at my own blocks around interruptions, delayed gratification, staying calm. Nice work, Neal...

    • @frankwebster9110
      @frankwebster9110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I finally broke down and got YT premium because of how many ads YT will force into podcasts etc. Somebody told me to try an ad blocker but, im too old to mess with that stuff. I stopped watching television about 20 years ago because of ads. I f**kin absolutely hate them.

    • @kellietaylor9913
      @kellietaylor9913 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      From Webster too frank

  • @JonathanHassingerChannel
    @JonathanHassingerChannel ปีที่แล้ว +84

    “You do the BLOCKS podcast. Jail.”

    • @mzansin5
      @mzansin5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤣

    • @freedom8288
      @freedom8288 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Perfect reference. Thank you.

    • @gjVAallday
      @gjVAallday ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You don’t do the BLOCKS podcast? Believe it or not, straight to jail.

    • @H3H3HEE
      @H3H3HEE ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is it me or does he seem like something pretending to be human

    • @flashaxel
      @flashaxel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gold

  • @leekyoverhere
    @leekyoverhere 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stumbled upon Portlandia back in its Netflix days and fell in love. Fred is one of the funniest people on the planet I think. Great interview

  • @dm0016
    @dm0016 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was the best episode ever!! Fred is so great! Would love to see him in more things definitely movies

  • @justinclayton42
    @justinclayton42 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Starting at 1:00:23: this bit is fascinating to me - two incredible artists with very very different brains, which leads to different approaches to how they construct their art. And that they can’t even conceive of how the other could do it any other way

  • @MyAngrySanta
    @MyAngrySanta ปีที่แล้ว

    Getting an ad for the Epoch Times offering a free magazine describing what Jan 6 was really about was the bow tying this whole thing together. Chefs kiss.

  • @Ujabzaktok
    @Ujabzaktok ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love you Neal! This has been such a good episode so far.

  • @sandrafry8268
    @sandrafry8268 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fact Neal said as an adult we just sleep it off. I feel heard af.

  • @lille-mary1517
    @lille-mary1517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great conversation to get to listen to. Thank you for another great (not too hysterical, not too loud, not scattered) pod with a comedian.

  • @TOJralpheal
    @TOJralpheal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love Fred!!! So glad you did this!!

  • @billymurphy4800
    @billymurphy4800 ปีที่แล้ว

    My appartment is full of marble columns thanks to this man. Thank you so much, they really work !

  • @catherinereynolds9644
    @catherinereynolds9644 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fabulous conversation☮️💜🍿🍿✨

  • @esthertrueblood1925
    @esthertrueblood1925 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    During Covid I watched everything I could find of Fred and everything he has been apart of, it really got me through!
    Loved him for years and LOVED watching everything he was associated with
    Thanks Fred ❤

  • @MrFedX
    @MrFedX 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a good episode! I could listen to this for hours

  • @nicklachen5060
    @nicklachen5060 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    it took me an hour before I realized that Fred is playing this podcast as a skit

  • @heatherhellickson9166
    @heatherhellickson9166 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the show, watch regularly!! Worried about you Neal, take care, we need you ❤!!

  • @nelson-haha89
    @nelson-haha89 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I identified with everything Neal said about breakfast/mornings. Breakfast food is excellent, but I don't even want to see it until like 11 am at the earliest.

  • @gentlesoft6627
    @gentlesoft6627 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fred Armisen, breakfast enthusiast. Now that is a food show I would actually watch

  • @patton303
    @patton303 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tig Notaro was once my band manager in Denver back in the 90’s. She was a great band manager and by far the funniest person I ever knew. When she told me around 1998-ish that she was starting to do standup comedy, it made perfect sense. So she quit the music business.

  • @floretionguru2977
    @floretionguru2977 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's interesting that he mentioned he learned that sketches don't have to have punchlines. That was one of the big ideas Monty Python brought to TV.

  • @jacquigonzalez5447
    @jacquigonzalez5447 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The breakfast sketch: It doesn't matter what Fred is doing. He combo of silly and sexy makes him the most watchably entertaining human ever. I wish we were friends.

  • @NotPorn
    @NotPorn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 Brilliant comedians! Really fascinating to watch.

  • @femalehuman7074
    @femalehuman7074 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I legit about s*** myself laughing when Brennan said "The Cramps are going to Tulum."

  • @bisqueknife
    @bisqueknife 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was quite funny. Great work team, we all helped with this one!

  • @eriksoderberg4828
    @eriksoderberg4828 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic. Thank you.

  • @ConsciousConversations
    @ConsciousConversations 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love love love Fred!! Love this episode.

  • @janaadams7958
    @janaadams7958 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed this episode. I totally understand Fred saying he is happiest in life right now (Sans marriage and the airplane boarding process 😜etc). I enjoy having peace at home, spending fun times with good friends, and exploring hobbies…..and definitely good comedy and music! I’ve had relationships and maybe I’ll have another one someday but I am the most content I’ve ever been. Enjoy your life Fred!

  • @jennyjenilton
    @jennyjenilton ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness I love this man so much.. ❤

  • @JohnAquariusPodcast
    @JohnAquariusPodcast ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When fred came out in diapers in broad city i instantly became a fan and followed him to Portlandia. 🎶 The Dream of the 90's is Alive in Portland 🎶

    • @AurelianLure
      @AurelianLure 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The 1890s

  • @ADHDMartialArtsFiend-vw3fj
    @ADHDMartialArtsFiend-vw3fj ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fred is the Johnny Depp of comedy sketches. He gets into the characters on another level

  • @here7036
    @here7036 ปีที่แล้ว

    That "you have to" Fred dropped was just mana from the heavens

  • @wanderingfool27
    @wanderingfool27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Fred, great epp!

  • @TheFartofGod
    @TheFartofGod 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    N: "is it the best block in the history of blocks podcast..?"
    F: "Nnnnn-yes."
    😂😂😂😂 that one got me

  • @eweisenfeld3070
    @eweisenfeld3070 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would LOVE to move to England. I love it there so much - the hiking, the vibe. etc.

  • @surfgator8294
    @surfgator8294 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you both!

  • @Usualeclectic
    @Usualeclectic ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hearing Fred shoutout Tim Lowdecker made me sooo happy ❤they are hilarious together!!

  • @TexRobNC
    @TexRobNC 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This should be called Levels, because the audio level is all over the place from episode to episode

  • @jjjjokok7132
    @jjjjokok7132 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it 👌🏽

  • @zharriott2010
    @zharriott2010 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks for doing this Podcast Neal. It's become part of the weekly rotation.
    Is there any chance of Dave and/or Donnell on here?

    • @Chillllllbruh
      @Chillllllbruh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think we all know this whole podcast was made just to have Dave as the last guest.

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Chillllllbruhneal is the funny one

    • @k.c.simonsen2
      @k.c.simonsen2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Chillllllbruh yeah if he's not then what're we doin here

    • @MARLEN446
      @MARLEN446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Donnell would be bomb on here

    • @KatyWithAWhyyy
      @KatyWithAWhyyy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought it was a hilarious and maybe accidental gag to have Dave....Letterman as the first guest. I def expected Chappelle to be the first.

  • @DaveyBooms
    @DaveyBooms ปีที่แล้ว

    The editor had fun. Thanks, so did I!

  • @iamtherapy2493
    @iamtherapy2493 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooog this is going to be good...i love fred!

  • @KimKim-wu6xj
    @KimKim-wu6xj ปีที่แล้ว

    Fred is my favorite!

  • @jonf2188
    @jonf2188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i love fred. He is the best human

  • @hugh_jasso
    @hugh_jasso 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Underrated Legend!!

  • @tolasiwisa4322
    @tolasiwisa4322 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great and funny interview! The CVS but 😂. The fear of heights is definitely a block 😩

  • @weirdloverwilde
    @weirdloverwilde 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1:06:45 omg I burst out laughing THIS IS ME! I can’t order skip the dishes or door dash anymore 😭😭😭

  • @benjaminreichman1
    @benjaminreichman1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tim Heidecker reference 4:11

    • @kurtie6794
      @kurtie6794 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you - I saw the clip on Office Hours Live and wanted to find it but didn’t have the time to sit through the whole interview (might go back and watch later thou)

  • @KorbenDenver
    @KorbenDenver ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that you just pulled Frank Black out of the ether. Very nice!

    • @Neenerella333
      @Neenerella333 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That stopped me in my tracks too. I did not think Neal knew who Black Francis was.

  • @dubsbridge
    @dubsbridge ปีที่แล้ว

    I really really really miss How Neal Feel.
    I feel robbed of the gift that is Bianca… BUT, this is great Neal, and you’re still The Man. Thank you.

  • @XtraContent
    @XtraContent ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Natasha was the one to ask about Fred’s blocks

  • @laurieclark1156
    @laurieclark1156 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The theme song is a banger

  • @MsWing-ij9nb
    @MsWing-ij9nb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Neal, mornings are my blocks, too 😅 no morning meetings for me, nope. Late morning writing ✍️ i can do...but only after I have had my tea and brekkie

  • @demitasse22
    @demitasse22 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah! You did indeed call out Tig as top 3 with a bit. I’m gonna rewatch the tig one now. First 5 minutes was A++++++

  • @teejuschrist
    @teejuschrist ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heidecker would be an awesome guest on the show

  • @mistercrinkles
    @mistercrinkles 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love that Fred gave praise to Tim Heidecker

  • @KatherineGrace75
    @KatherineGrace75 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The impromptu room service bit was LOL

  • @Ghoulwood
    @Ghoulwood 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great vid kids!

  • @TheCoz27
    @TheCoz27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i had no idea how incredibly funny and talented fred was until portlandia

    • @tonymarselle8812
      @tonymarselle8812 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are everything wrong with this world.
      He took a beautiful and unique place and mocked it. Creating a false narrative about Portland that has led to prices skyrocketing to the point that it unaffordable.
      The homeless boom started immediately after this show.
      Losers from all over started coming here by the thousands to “retire”
      Fred did this.
      We protested when the show started. Literally saying this would happen. But we were called hippies and freaks by Hollywood and exploited by this rapist.

  • @brookygamesvr
    @brookygamesvr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    SF Golden Gate Bridge is like a high rise without the windows to keep you inside.
    It’s a great bike ride though.

  • @GodsNode
    @GodsNode ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this and Fred. 0 blocks but still lmao

  • @ReginaCioffi
    @ReginaCioffi ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Is Rick Glassman in our future?

    • @jackdaw99
      @jackdaw99 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh damn please let this be the case

  • @gentlesoft6627
    @gentlesoft6627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you get mugged there's a couple moves you could do

  • @johanvoellner1849
    @johanvoellner1849 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this guy interviewing is all over the place, very fragmented and anxious mind.

  • @christophernaze
    @christophernaze 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm just like Fred. Terrified of heights, love to fly.

  • @ryanthomas5507
    @ryanthomas5507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fred rules!

  • @fatpiggins
    @fatpiggins ปีที่แล้ว +7

    35 minutes in an Fred doesn't really have any actual blocks. Not surprised lol.

    • @enricomiceli8704
      @enricomiceli8704 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ask Natasha lyonne

    • @jackdaw99
      @jackdaw99 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m 11 mins from the end and still no blocks but I’m not losing hope

  • @billbatten5183
    @billbatten5183 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Neal's mornings are the same as mine....no food, the urge to go bak to bed for the first few hours after waking, general slow walking it until I've had enough time, space and coffee to get on with the day. So there's that

  • @danroberts6732
    @danroberts6732 ปีที่แล้ว

    7th or 8th comment here?! 🤔 🎉 🥂 😂
    Either way, thanks for this (and your other) shit Neal. Insightful and thought provoking guests. Keep it up.
    Love from London ✌️

  • @Burn594
    @Burn594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the name of the song at the end of the show? I like!

  • @justnski
    @justnski ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so on the same page: love anything from the UK and miss Canadian drug stores when I travel.

  • @auracanela
    @auracanela ปีที่แล้ว

    hahah this is so funny!

  • @Cool_Deena
    @Cool_Deena ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thought Fred would get into some big juicy blocks but didn’t work out that way. Still a cool guy and good guest.

  • @christophersteel1424
    @christophersteel1424 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brann from Mastodon is a great drummer/singer. That band is like the metal Beatles without any wifebeaters and with a great drummer.

  • @jonm.3133
    @jonm.3133 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was the best episode ever. Huge fan of both men. When they riff off of each other, there's nothing funnier. I didn't get the bleeping of the age, though. Neal is 49 and Seth Meyers is 49. Fred guessed Neal and Seth were the same age, and Neal said "No." What am I missing?

    • @gilharris6900
      @gilharris6900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      one of neal's blocks ✌️

    • @jonm.3133
      @jonm.3133 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gilharris6900 Yes! You cracked the code!

    • @elconquistador364
      @elconquistador364 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So,he's a woman?

  • @k.c.simonsen2
    @k.c.simonsen2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Editing a bleep over Neal's age was so funny.

  • @k.c.simonsen2
    @k.c.simonsen2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's really funny that Fred is making the rounds on a bunch of podcasts to promote ...nothing.

    • @susans654
      @susans654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I cracked up when he was promoting his show "Forever" on talk shows because he said he couldn't really tell anyone about it because it would give away the whole show. He wasn't wrong. But it was pretty funny when he was asked about it and he'd say I can't tell you but I really hope everyone will watch it.

  • @hbrien
    @hbrien ปีที่แล้ว

    Just one more!!!!!!

  • @rettahbful
    @rettahbful 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Europe cvs riff is hysterical.

  • @navyryder
    @navyryder ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wonder if homeboy here, Fred, have gotten any Latino awards, it doesn’t appear like the Latino community recognizes his work.*like Aubrey Plaza has been awarded Latino awards, the Latino community has recognized Plaza work, an outstanding comedy work she has done so far.

    • @charlesnelthorpe9252
      @charlesnelthorpe9252 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess it depends on how well Los Espookys did, but I totally agree.

  • @jthompson5341
    @jthompson5341 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fred Armisen and I, have something in common. BANDS!