David Letterman | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | EPISODE ONE
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On the first episode of The Blocks Podcast, Neal Brennan interviews David Letterman.
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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I will be watching every single one of these episodes. Neal tried his best to get Dave to be vulnerable, and possibly succeeded more than anyone has on video/audio. For many of us who count Dave as a hero growing up, it felt like Neal was eloquently digging deeper and affirming Dave on our behalf. It was admirable and entertaining. Dave seems to think “no one wants to hear this immensely successful person go on about his problems”, but for all of us we’re thinking “this comedy legend struggles with the same types of things I do!” And that helps makes people feel less alone. Can’t wait for the next episode!
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Bravo
What a beautifully written comment.
Dave is really good at steering the conversation away from himself.
@RealSweetKid trying to read your comment was such a waste of my time that i had to waste more time letting you know how bad it was, double waste.
lol probably habit from being a host for so many years
@RealSweetKid it’s amazing to see some random TH-cam dumbass say that Dave Letterman isn’t interesting
@RealSweetKid odds are he’s more interesting than you
@@jasonolinger7585 I'm glad you commented so to me it's not a waste. Good to get similar feedback to my own opinion. Keep in mind - all time is 'wasted'. It is spent no matter what you do. Perhaps you wasted time more than normal. youtube comments are disturbing - full of dumb turds and fruit loops.
For my generation, Letterman is a comedy god. There's really no way to fully express just how influential he was, both on fans and on a generation of comics, actors, writers, and directors
Dave flipped it on him. He asked Neal more questions than Neal asked him. Dave is brilliant.
Why he’s the GOAT
I believe he is just a natural interviewer after all his years
Conan does the same thing. Instincts
@@TrevorJohnson. Dave does this all the time. He just hits a point where he goes “now I have a question” and it will always be great.
Once an interviewer, always an interviewer. Neal does this a lot too. Not so much on Rogan, but he does it a lot on other people's podcasts.
Dave's happiness and excitement at learning about Bart's insecurities is savage and hilarious. 😆🙏😌
When they called him I laughed out loud. Then when he said "& that, on the road last year, you made 25 million" I laughed out loud hysterically!!+😊
It's amazing that Dave can't see himself the way we see him: An absolute legend.
That's the trip and irony with life. There's always another side to what it means to create that kind of success and notoriety; the sacrifices that were made to get there. And I think objectively it can be argued that there's no such thing as a wrong choice. It's just a choice and we determine its value and stamp it. So in this case, Dave seems life he's dwelling on the past, regretting his choices, even though, in actuality, he did the best with what he was given.
I feel like anyone who gets angry because they feel like they deserve to have The Tonight show, probably, has a self-regard that's in the vicinity of the _absolute legend_ stratum.
Thank goodness quite frankly
Neil says it in this interview; there is something old school about him
Dave has a certain moral and personal level of respect for things. You hear it when he speaks of Bert and his lack of a shirt (lol)
Thank goodness Dave lacks the ego and what not. Almost to a fault to be fair considering how hard he tries to detract from talking about himself
A legend with a weak ego is someone truly humble. Quite the double edged sword
the kicker is realizing that that is a central reason WHY Dave is the way that we adore so much. I mean I relate to him in so many ways it scares me. In fact I'm not sure there's a single person in entertainment or general pop culture today that I have any respect or admiration for that DOESN'T have massive imposter syndrome. I almost kinda don't trust someone that can't relate to that at all. I certainly haven't even come within several light years of the success of David Letterman, but I have tremendous difficulty accepting a compliment. Self loathing is my oldest, dearest friend lol
I think a lot of people don’t see themselves as legends. Like Jerry I think doesn’t think he’s a legend or one of the best if not the best to ever do stand up.
David Letterman added more humor and intelligence to my average day than any one else I can think of during my late teenage years. Thank you Dave!
Well said. Total agreement.
@@thelettermanpodcast and count me among those who are glad when my heros of humor maintain wit and sarcasm.
Dave Letterman show was the absolute best thing on TV back in the day. I still miss spending time with him every night.
Loved the last line, "and I wished I could have had a tv show for 30 years." to give Dave perspective.
Retirement seems to be treating Dave very kindly. He looks great, so laid back & care free. What a legend.
Just listening to his voice of reason, his voice of humor, his voice of modesty and his voice of honesty reminds me whats been missing in my life ....
Dave you were one of a kind and are greatly missed today ....
He's still alive and kicking
I'm so glad he called Bert. I can imagine him giggling when he got the message.
The part on Bret Kreischer was the BEST!!! Made my whole freaking week!! Can't wait to hear Bert talk about it!!
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A-Hundred-Percent…..
Burnt Chrysler?
"Do you remember Spuds MacKenzie?" 🤣 The perfect way to explain Bert to an O.G. like David Letterman. 👌
Bart just died
Just finished the Tigerbelly (legendary) episode in time to start this one... yay!
This is so great. I hope these two get together for another conversation. Great chemistry between these two.
My high school crush (Dave) & my current crush (Neal) podcasting together - what a treat! So glad you're podding again, Neal!
GenX loves you SO MUCH, Dave. Your show in the 80’s was everything.
This is unbelievable. I've loved Dave since I discovered him as a 14-year-old in 1988 - he's the reason I got into comedy. NEVER have I seen an interview this good. Dave usually deflects so much that he rarely reveals much, but this was just shocking in how open he is. Kudos!!
Dave was the weatherman on the local ABC affiliate in Indianapolis when I was a kid. He was fired after being told to stop making jokes during the broadcast. The night after the warning, he began the weather by saying, "In Carmel today, they had hail the size of canned hams."
Been waiting for Neal to get back into a podcast and here it is!!!
He’s been on like 10 the past couple weeks lolll
me too, I was like damnit how did I miss it, but if this is new I guess I'm ok
Flake basted
Just when you thought you couldn't love Letterman anymore than you already do. Dave, so good to hear you open up. Amazing.
Calling bert is the best homage to bert. He calls everyone all the time forever lol
Weird how Dave doesn’t realize how he changed the world in a dramatic, lasting, and profound way. Every comic working today is indebted to him. But it’s the self doubt that makes him so appealing. Been watching him since the very first episode of Late Night when I was in high school. My generation worships him, metaphorically speaking.
Oh for fks sake steve, he did not "change the world in a dramatic, lasting, and profound way", he was not so influential that comics are indebted to him in any way and the majority of your generation probably are, and were, indifferent to him.
@@sg-yq8pm 👍Thanks. People get carried away.
@@sg-yq8pmyou obviously weren't alive back then
Damn I miss Dave so much. He created so many epic moments by just being himself.
Two of my favorite. How has nobody told me this happened! A year ago!!!???
Dave is a Legend. Neal is absolutely brilliant. What a great episode!
Could not agree more!
Both of these guys are way too "inside their own heads." This is not the way to live. They feel like people who are so successful that they feel guilty about it, and have to concoct some intangible way to punish themselves for it.
Every time I see Neal I fall more and more in love with him ❤️
you must be a bot.
@@jasonolinger7585Lol, definitely.
NEAL!!! I’m SOOOOO Happy You’re Baaaaack!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
😃😃😃 I really miss Bianca…I hope she’s doing something she loves!! When David Letterman said “this is crap” near the beginning of the episode, and you said “No, this is good b/c people wanna hear this, and no one talks about it!” I was slapping the countertop, like yes!! Dave must understand that his being vulnerable like that was deeply moving as were your last two specials and Podcast. That authenticity and being genuine, that’s the good stuff. Thanks Neal. Welcome back to my ears for an hour or so per week. They’re soooo happy to have you. 😘😆
I miss Bianca too. Was there ever an explanation why How Neal Feel ended? It seemed very sudden.
Neal is such a great conversationalist. He needs his own interview show. Simply wonderful
This is his own interview show
Yes!
I've been with Dave since my teens in the 80's. I love him and both shows! Loved this interview! Thank you!
I watched just about every show that Letterman did. Some were better than others but it was ALWAYS worth watching. No matter what his insecurities say.
Dave being vulnerable and sincere. What an interview.
Towards the end of the interview I became obsessed with how close their shoes were to each other
I don’t know where to show my appreciation for your special but you’ve raised the bar for sure
Love seeing Dave open up. Hilarious seeing him talk about Bert!
You've got me hooked Neal. There's a thread of thoughtfulness and empathy that runs through your conversation that cuts through the pain. Well done its really valuable to the listener like myself!
Neil, this was so powerful and generous. Thank you, and Dave.
You are the Brene Brown of comedy. I can’t wait to see your TED talk.
I’m happy we still get to hear Dave’s voice, that he’s not become a hermit, like Carson. We (I) need his sanity.
Found it!!! So excited for this.
David letterman is everything🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Loved everything about this. Two amazing guys with actual brains discussing real things. Brilliant.
Seeing Dave saying this was crap, and talk about his insecurities....awww Dave! Then seeing Dave's delight about Bart just 2min later...amazing! Great episode, Neil. Lol
Shit this is probably the best Dave interview I have ever seen, and the podcast is great too! Love the editing , the inserted shots, really cool.
Total agreement.
I grew up watching Dave with my mom. She had such a crush on him Always Team Letterman because he has always been actually funny, with a point of view.
I'm glad Neal got to tell him that he's such a cool fixture in American life. It's also eye-opening to hear Dave say that he wishes he could've done what comics like Neal are doing now. We all really do have our own internal bully.
Construction is honestly full of those important life moments. Wether you get both your boots caught in some wet concrete and fell and left a perfect ass print and everyone laughed, or a steel framed window drops off the crane and someone pushes you out of the way, life happens everywhere, you will remember work. (So don't just try to have a good time do things to make it a good time)
I loved Blocks. I suffer from PTSD Depression and always felt like no matter what I did or achieved, I just couldn't make myself feel happy. That special made me feel connected, unalone, and validated. And, it was so fucking hilarious. I think Dave Chapelle said when you can laugh at a past trauma, you can start healing from that shit. Keep doing great art Neal. I love your work.
Back when Dave was still on the air every night, I had an intensely vivid dream that he and I were sitting on a couch and someone was sitting between us. Neither of us liked this person in the middle and we made fun of him when he wasn't looking. Then he finally left and Dave and I had become instant friends, and we talked and talked. I mean it felt so real that sometimes I look at him now and it takes me a while to remember that it was only a dream and we never met.
Our host has heard similar stories.
Your special TV buddy
I discovered Late Night with David Letterman in it's second season. I was 13 and dealing with all that comes with that. Letterman's humor and perspective made sense to me when nothing else seemed to. I have been a fan since that moment. Now that I'm in my early 50's, Letterman is still providing me with a point view that is relevant and much needed. Dave has embraced new mediums, is a fan and supporter of younger comedians. He is curious and open to learning new things and integrates that into his life. He is aging but not growing old because he is still trying to figure it out. It is a distinction with a difference and Letterman, then and more importantly now, is example to look to when I try to figure out how I want to try to be. Oh, and he's as funny as ever.
I loved your stand up special! I watched it twice🙌🏾 So creative👌🏾
Yes!! More please🙏🏻;
Everyone has ‘blocks’, some are more self aware and some are too aware. Such a relatable and lovely convo.
Thank you.
Convo? See what I did there.......
Didn't think I would love this podcast as much as I do. Guests with depth. Something new ❤
Yeah yeah yeah we're glad to see you back, but when are you gonna bring back Bianca?
Yes when?
I mean we're all thinking it
I think I remember this Dave guy from a movie called "CABIN BOY"
Hey Neal, when are you going to get Dave and Moshe on the show. Great guest so far. I love this.
Well that's about the best possible guest you could have in the first episode lol
Crazy how Dave doesn’t understand how much his openness and vulnerability helps other people. This is therapeutic and inspiring af.
Best way to spend my day off! Been looking forward to this podcast!
New Neal podcast? Yes please! Neal is consistently one of my favorite comedians, favorite podcast guests, and favorite everything. I personally just relate to him so much, with his anxiety and the host of other mental issues that he often speaks on, I just feel a certain kinship with him lol. On top of which, he always makes me laugh
so surprised this isn't on loop on Bert's Insta. Great interview Neal, look forward to future episodes.
Oh it will be I'm sure
We want to have Bert on our show for a response.
FAINLLY! More Neal Brennan content / talks! I clicked so hard on this and am glad! Welcome back to podcasting Neal!!!!!!!!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE David Letterman! He blazed a trail of comedy for everyone who followed. He is a titan!
Neal… loved the champs, same with how Neal Feel, and I’m so happy you’ve returned to this form of media. You came out swinging with a fuckin HEAVY hitter of a guest for episode 1, so thanks for this free content dude, and glad to see you again.
Hell yeah. The Champs was/is one of my favorite podcasts ever.
Wow! I love that Dave is such a good judge of people and has such good taste in comedy. He's such a great guy and this is so good. Congrats Neal!
I'm shocked learning how Dave sees himself. He was such a big part of my end of day happiness for so many years. It's an interesting juxtaposition hearing how surprised Dave is, and how delusional Dave thinks Bert is about his shirt=failure, yet I think many of us have had that same reaction learning Dave's perception of himself. Love you Dave!!!!❤❤❤
If there's a world championship for conversationalists Dave would win. He just steers the conversation wherever he wants it to go.
Here from day#1. Can’t wait for more of these!
Love you Dave and miss your nightly show. You do look more comfortable and happy now.
Ughhhh this was very enjoyable and now I have to add another Podcast to my already packed sched lol. Great ep.
For me, David Lettermans show was the best late night show. I loved his interviews. His skits were hilarious. I still love watching everything he does.
This is easily the most approachable I’ve ever seen Dave. Great stuff, love to see it
I LOVE being retired… after all those years of travel and work… I’m never bored. I became a father at 56.. got married at 58… bought my first house at 61 I love catching up on books, videos .. watching movies and Tv shows I watched years ago when they originally came out.. playing video games … ALL OF IT!
I love how Dave always ends up interviewing the host when he's on someone's show. Especially in the Norm MacDonald memorial show.
I just want to say, as a weird kid...and being 12 or 13 when Dave started Late Night, I felt I had discovered kindred spirits.
The comedy was so fresh and spoke directly to misfit youths, the comedy was smart and ridiculous and stupid all at once.
I wish Dave knew that him and Paul and Larry Bud Melman, Chris, and all those other weirdos were a beacon to me and I'm sure others. A beacon that said, hey you can feel free to be weird and free to enjoy this whole bizarro world where we throw things off buildings and go out into the streets of New York and ask stupid questions....dude, it was genius and cutting edge.
People don't realize how weird the show was in the beginning
Loved this. Dave defined late night cool. And his more recent,"...needs no introduction" kills! He is a hilarious storyteller who brings out the best in his interview guests. But Dave's own stories (such the one about meeting up with his old pals and bringing a cake) make me laugh every time I think of them.
Really enjoying Neal too. Just finished Marc Maron with Neal yesterday. Great series!
This is by far one of the best interviews I’ve ever listened to. Well done!
Love the show,...anytime I can see David on screen its awesome. Thanks guys!
Neal is on his third podcast. More podcasts than specials is an interesting resume.
he had a CC 30 min special, Women and Black Dudes, 3 Mics, and now Blocks
Thank you, Neal. For those of us who love Dave, this was a real treat. Great questions. And I think we all know to what degree you made Bert's day/week/month. A voice message from David Letterman?? That's fuel for that particular fat man's fire. Tremendous. We'll be right back.
There's a part of Late Night that was so important to me, to my development, and to my view of the world that Dave doesn't understand.
I absolutely loved it when the show went off the rails, when he got cranky at people (whether real or acting). There was a realness to the show that other shows didn't have. I don't think there is any show that I have laughed more at in my life - maybe Craig Ferguson on the Late Late Show, which had a similar charm and realness to it.
They made me feel like it was OK to do stuff because it was what you wanted to do, rather than what people tell you you should do.
Man, this is my favorite interview with Dave I've ever seen, because I didn't know that there was other people in this world that might be almost as sick as me. But now I know.👏🏽 (4th edit)
Great pod! Blocks is the new jam in the castverse. Your interview approach is from an angle that nobody can do except specifically you. I’m looking forward to seeing more comedians telling their Block stories. Cheers Neal!
Neil is going to get even bigger with this podcast, he's obviously going all out for it. He's one of the best speakers in comedy.
Congrats on the special, Neil. Glad you're doing this pod, gonna be a fun and informative one 👍
I have never heard of you until stumbling across these, but your interviews with Dave and Jay have me hooked!!
Excited to watch this. Wondering if Bianca will pop in at some point!
David Letterman is one of my great heroes. His smart humility and comedy wisdom are second to none. He's relatable to a common man like myself. He is tuned in and erudite. He has steered generations of people like me more than he knows. From Tom Waits to Harvey Pekar, Dave showed himself as a mirror to his guest. This was a tremendous interview. Thank you Neal Brennan. Cody
Obviously you never knew how he was a tyrant on his own show "AFTER it gained a footing" a little knowledge is dangerous.....Dave ain't what he is cracked up to be...like all of us. Personally I never found him funny "stand alone" and always wondered how he got the slot on T.V.
@@josephmythen2753 oh well. I followed his career mildly all of my life. A sex scandal with an intern and a few unhappy staffers. Your vitriol for the man is clear, and maybe earned. You don't find him funny? That's the classic and irrefutable response of someone that simply doesn't enjoy someone else's nature. Fair enough. You are correct though. Only a little bit of knowledge is dangerous.
I loved this. Neil is such a great host.
I loved the morning show. The bits and the cast of characters was insane.
All Praise the Lord Neal is back and with the GOAT.
Neal, you are a very good interviewer. Your heart open light hearted genuine demeanor works. Bless you for doing such great work. With so many celeb podcasts, this feels honest. Thanks
Great job Neal.
I always want to move to Manhattan and work in the office building across from Dave so he would shout into his megaphone to me. He's effortless, spontaneous humor has never been equalled.
Oh, I can't wait to watch every one of these. Excellent interview, Neal.
I can’t believe Dave’s close to 80 years old. Love this man!
My Family and I always liken Dave to my Uncle Paul. Two of the funniest whitemen we've known. RIP Uncle Paul Addie❤😢 we miss and love you soooo much!
Grew up watching Letterman's NBC late night show, he was my favorite tv host at the time...really appreciate this interview, thank you :)
I’m so glad you’re putting out video with these episodes too!!
Why am I soooo fuccin happy Neal is on TH-cam. 🥳🥳🥳
U R not alone
Late Night with David Letterman was such a good show because Dave was so fearless he surrounded himself with funny people like Paul and Biff and Alan But Letterman’s timing and the plethora of segments is what made his show so Great!
And Norm!!
And Cabin Boy!
Alan didn't come along until the CBS ("Late Show") days.
Nice try, though.
This was an excellent podcast and its only the first episode!! I definitely needed to hear some of this and I can't wait to the next one 🥰
We could not have done a better job interviewing Dave than Neal did. Very, very well done.
Thanks for this. Super interesting to hear all of the blocks. Please keep this going.