One word comes to mind when I see Mark and that's "lovable". He has so much to offer the world and his perspective is one of a kind. I'm happy he is getting his spotlight lately, he truly deserves it!
He is super loveable, that’s a great adjective for this queef. I agree he deserves all the accolades and admiration !!! But for god sales hire an assistant mark! These ADHD flight problem stories are too much ! It’s all too much!!!
Man, Mark is way more interesting than I already thought he was. Can't believe he thinks we don't wanna hear this stuff! Makes me feel better about my shit and feel better knowing HE'S not alone either.
Neil has the tremendous capacity to ask some of the most emotionally guarded people and not only entice them to share some of their most personal blocks, but share them in a very eloquent and matter-of-fact manner.
Ironically, I find Neal Brennan and Ryan Sickler to be pretty unfunny and annoying overall, but they both do a really good job as hosts in navigating very vulnerable, uncomfortable waters with their guests.
Mark is so relatable. The fact that he doesn’t look at Neal while describing his blocks is admirable. Everyone is scared about vulnerabilities and Mark was trying his best to keep to himself and at the same time to open up enough:
Im shocked he didn't talk about one of his biggest blocks...inability to make eye contact with people. He can only do it with people he's super comfortable with.
@velveteye74 I'm level 1 too. He's pretty great at masking, that's why he overanalyzes everything, especially when a social interaction doesn't go well. I do the same things. I can do eye contact on a good day, but not if I'm sad or being vulnerable. Loved this episode.
80 push ups and 30 pull ups is remarkable physical strength. I would love to see the look on the face of the person that tries him thinking he’s just a nerdy comedian and the ends up clear across the room after Mark shoved him lol
Hearing Mark talk about the noises he makes… I think that there are probably a lot more people like me that really needed to hear someone else hear those words. Thank you for being brave.
I used to click my tongue or worse think “kill your self” whenever an uncomfortable old memory popped in my head uninvited. Then I realized I started muttering it. Coworker was like “what was that?” I’m like fuck that has to stop lol.
I’m so glad you’re podcasting again. I was heartbroken when How Neal Feel stopped dropping because I had just gotten into it a couple months before. Thanks for coming back to us Neal! ❤
Been following Mark for years and didn’t know he was this f’d up. I appreciate his candor. This just makes me love him more. Neal really is the best person for this. Everyone that’s been on has a true appreciation for him and it’s obvious with how they open up. Much respect to both Neal and Mark.
I knew this would be a good combo. Mark opened up more than he was comfortable with only because Neal helped him embrace it and not make him feel weird about it. Good combo.
I cannot stress enough how glued to this conversation I have been. Absolutely riveting. I am a huge fan of Neal-and a lay person yet huge fan of comics I had not yet had the opportunity to know anything about Mark. I have more in common with this conversation than you can possibly imagine. THANK YOU-this was a game changer…and SO generous.❤
I think Mark really appreciated being pushed past his discomfort to discuss himself, it seems like he just needs to know it's valuable to someone else to embrace it. Great work Neal!
'Tuesdays w Stories' is by far one of the greatest podcasts of all time... Mark is a living legend.... It's always Comedy... Thank you for this interview.
This pod has officially snuck it's way up into maybe the Top 2 of my week, and I listen to at least 10 different shows a week for the last 2 or 3 years lol. Good fuckin shit Neal
Same. And as soon as I saw Mark was the guest I immediately went from Spotify to TH-cam. Mark is a top 2 fav and Neal is in the top ten, but Neal's interviewing skills are number 1.
Probably the best and most psychologically informative podcast i watch regularly. There are other podcasts, but this one, normalizing deficits we all experience. Golden. Amazing. Epic. Love you Mark, love you Neal. 👍😤👍
This is becoming my can't miss pod. Love the format. Shame you didn't shout out Tuesdays with Stories though. IMO it's the pod Mark shines on the best!
❤you guys have kept me going for the last few years. I hope you never go away! The ability to see you free is monumental! I think you understand. Thank you❤for your blatant common sense in this insanity, it means the world to me.❤
It’s awesome to relate to Mark on this level! I like the vulnerability he is doing on here! The not being able to sleep thing is me right now unfortunately. I used to get prescribed Seroquel and it made me sleep sometimes…most other times I would do crazy sleep eating/walking. It was hard to get off of, that’s just me but be careful you comedy people!
This is why I love comedy/ comedians. They are a lot more relatable and turn trauma into comedy. I’ve been watching Mark for a couple years now, and I’d definitely say he’s in my top 3 FAVORITE comedians. I’ll be seeing him in Dayton in April!
Not sure if this will even be seen as this is my second comment in a few days because I am still so ‘struck’ and blown away. I’ve literally watched this Pod 5 or maybe 7 times? Mark you are incredibly brave, smart, empathetic, ‘flawed’ absolutely like the rest of us-your willingness to so generously tell your story is ‘beyond’… BEYOND expectation of anyone to share in this crazy open forum. It strikes me that maybe your bravery will allow me to be brave enough to explain to my therapist what I have been experiencing for just ever. Jesus I cannot stress enough how much I feel (53 yrs old btw) understood-in a way that I can only describe as I feel ‘seen’ in a way I never have. I can only say THANK YOU ♥️
This is a little older, but he shares several stories on The Honeydew that weren't discussed on Blocks if ur looking for more Mark content th-cam.com/video/8WeEsDb5gAc/w-d-xo.html
The thing that's helped my anxiety the most over the years is learning that every person (no matter how seemingly funny/put-together/etc) struggles with similar feelings of discomfort and inadequacy. Your podcast is helping lots of people feel less alone, and as a result, less lost. Thank you Neal!
Normand is hands down my Favorite Comic! He’s so vulnerable and honest on Podcasts I honestly thought I heard all the stories. I hope he keeps up the Therapy sessions and stops taking the sleeping pills. That’s not going to end well. 😢
This was a great episode. Neal pulled so much (serious) stuff out of Mark. I watch Mark's pod/webcasts with Joe List and Sam Morrill, and Mark always finds a way (like many comedians) to deflect anything serious - however, he didn't do it as much with Neal. Found that interesting. Yet, they were both still funny and entertaining. I got to see and meet Mark a few years ago when he came and performed standup in my little dinky town (Salisbury, MD on Maryland's Eastern Shore). Apparently, they booked him before the pandemic and then it got cancelled. It seems as though Mark got a little more well-known during the pandemic, and I'm sure he could have said "nah, I'm not doing that gig." But he did it - will always like him for that. Plus, he had quite the ordeal getting back to NY from Maryland, which he detailed on "Tuesdays with Stories." COMEDY!
I was not in the mood for anything but as soon as I saw this I clicked on it and started watching, that’s how much I care and want to know.. Him Talking about his weird shit is so helpful and somehow helpful because me and him share a few of these weird things and it made me feel so much better and helped me explain some of them
Hey Neal, I love this podcast. Its so great to see comedians that I like be so candid about their shortcomings. This especially was a great one. I have on request, please get Vir Das on this podcast, would really love to know what are his BLOCKS and how he deals with it. Please keep going, you are fantastic.
Man, I feel the group bombing block. I tend to bring things up that most people like to pretend don't exist. I sadly make things awkward quite quickly with what I assume is just reality
@alex , did you watch the video? If you don't relate, fine. Im just not good with small talk and usually go for deeper meaning behind stuff. Either people are really shallow, or they pretend the stuff doesn't exist to keep things superficial. Or yes, there are times I bring up stuff that people just regurgitate topics they don't know much about and were just told. Regardless, it gets awkward. I can admit that. This is why, as I've aged, I avoid those situations as much as possible. I have a hard time being fake for the sake of just getting along.
Tell mark that I care very much about everything he said. It made me feel better about myself. I didn't realize how much in common we had and I would have never known
this was such a good pod. A rarity these days. Kudos to Neal for the key format and Mark for opening up. Really made me feel okay as well as inspired to take on the dragons that we all face.
Mark is textbook autism level 1. Look it up. Ppl hear autism and think it’s massively debilitating, but it’s not. He’s not “normal”, but he gets by fine in life. Thanks for sharing , mark!! PHENOMENAL episode.
Ditto. Just got diagnosed as level one and Mark's issues seem to add up to support autism IMO. I believe neal has come out as autistic or at least brings it up occasionally
Yes, goes to show that autism looks SO different from person to person! I relate to him so much. I don't "look" autistic, all the struggle is very silent and internal. I've overanalyzed my way into learning how to get by socializing and appearing normal. It's an everyday struggle. It doesn't come naturally. You can feel how tense and serious Mark is sometimes. Masking takes a lot of effort, and he does so well. His unique mind is what makes him so great at comedy.
@@heatherhellickson9166 You’re not only incorrect, but dismissive towards those that are actually on the spectrum. Labels serve the function of making order out of chaos; the problem is when people assign value to said labels when there should not necessarily be one.
Holy cow. Didn’t more this is also a format to consume. When I saw that Mark was going to be a guest, I knew that it would be very interesting. Loved the finale. This is a rather special episode.
This was heart breaking and inspiring. Marks uncomfortability was so palpable, but he just kept going willingly. so amazing to see someone with so much hardship grow up to be so self-aware and freaking funny
Another great insightful podcast! Mark and I are completely different personalities but handle our OCD and ticks privately in a similar way to a strange degree.
It’s amazing how Mark thinks people don’t find this interesting but this is the best podcast of Mark I’ve seen, first time seeing this podcast as well definitely a new fan here great work Neal!
Playing armchair psychologist: it's interesting to see how all the symptoms (alcohol, OCD, bedwetting, internal monologue) all tie back to being a child in a chaotic upbringing. I hope he can find a way to process it and be gentle with himself. I get the self-loathing...it's tiring.
This one was something else. Mark is a great comedian, but man did it get dark in his eyes a few times. I never would have guessed that guy was so hardcore. Great interview. That was intense.
"Nothing dries up a snatch like Monty Python" LMAO! At 41 years old, that's a hard disagree for me. Monty Python quote on a date is golden. PS- Mark's tics are absolutely endearing. Sometimes when I randomly recall an embarrassing memory, I will inadvertently meow. Out-loud. WHY? Now I don't feel so alone, lol!
Three mikes was outstanding and blocks was superb. Drove six hours to Austin picked up my son from UT and watched Mark at the Paramount theater. Great time for sure. Mark that medication has a side of causing tremors so please be berry berry careful.
I loved this interview. I watch we might be drunk and protect our parks and this is a side of him I genuinely enjoyed. He’s deep and open here. He may be my favorite now that I understand him a bit more. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for being willing to be so open about these things, Mark. It's embarrassing and sometimes confronting to talk about (especially when most of the time people think you're functioning normally). I'm sure a lot of people feel relieved just after hearing your experiences. Also, your wife sounds amazing and good on you for sitting down together to write your blocks down. I'm really keen to see how you've progressed since this episode!
51:52 Neal used to have a joke about this, “all my white friends have trouble sleeping, all my black friends need to sleep is a sandwich and a moment of silence” lol
Great conversation, great guy, nice to see him seemingly not wasted on a podcast. Not sure his drinking habits, but i wonder if that wouldn't have a profound effect on Mark's ability to sleep.
lol my favourite is "I hate when people show me something on there phone" 3 min later, Neal reads something from his phone and Marc sits there and pretends to be interested.' oooh wo ooo w ' GOLD.
First, great podcast! I think the topics you cover on Blocks with your guests can really help some folks. Second, @marknormand, I agree with Neal. You should honestly be seen at a reputable Sleep Clinic. In addition, OCD and tics don’t typically arise from childhood trauma. The majority of people with tics, OCD or spectrum disorders were simply born that way. No fingers to point or blame to lay on anyone. Best of luck and I wish all the best! You’re both doing terrific within your profession. Thanks for sharing with us!
Right on for putting your own spin on the podcast game and crushing it out of the gate. The Blocks pod feels fresh and unique while keeping the realness of an unedited podcast.
Imagine having such an INSANE childhood that you brush over the fact that your nanny was murdered... my God I never knew Mark's story before
RIP Enes …
Isn't being a transvestite rarer than being murdered?
@@xmathmanx I doubt it. In the 90s fine now, uhhh not sure
@@xmathmanx lol no. Being murdered is far, far rarer.
@@JunkBondTrader I said transvestite, they are actually still quite rare.
One word comes to mind when I see Mark and that's "lovable". He has so much to offer the world and his perspective is one of a kind. I'm happy he is getting his spotlight lately, he truly deserves it!
also 'Queef'
He is super loveable, that’s a great adjective for this queef. I agree he deserves all the accolades and admiration !!! But for god sales hire an assistant mark! These ADHD flight problem stories are too much ! It’s all too much!!!
Lovable Queef from New Orleans
He was so nice when I met him.
queefin it up
Man, Mark is way more interesting than I already thought he was. Can't believe he thinks we don't wanna hear this stuff! Makes me feel better about my shit and feel better knowing HE'S not alone either.
So fack-ing great. Truly.
Mark is awesome. Neil not so much.
Neil has the tremendous capacity to ask some of the most emotionally guarded people and not only entice them to share some of their most personal blocks, but share them in a very eloquent and matter-of-fact manner.
Ironically, I find Neal Brennan and Ryan Sickler to be pretty unfunny and annoying overall, but they both do a really good job as hosts in navigating very vulnerable, uncomfortable waters with their guests.
@@conormcginnity1353 You might like the O.G., Paul Gilmartin. He does the Mental Illness Happy Hour
Its called "emotional manipulation" . Sadly people like mark are easy food for these types.
Mark is so relatable. The fact that he doesn’t look at Neal while describing his blocks is admirable. Everyone is scared about vulnerabilities and Mark was trying his best to keep to himself and at the same time to open up enough:
Im shocked he didn't talk about one of his biggest blocks...inability to make eye contact with people. He can only do it with people he's super comfortable with.
He’s on the spectrum. I’m not trolling or being mean-I work in the autism field. Look up autism level 1.
True
@@buckeyegirl16please dont judge him for that
@velveteye74 I'm level 1 too. He's pretty great at masking, that's why he overanalyzes everything, especially when a social interaction doesn't go well. I do the same things. I can do eye contact on a good day, but not if I'm sad or being vulnerable. Loved this episode.
Normand got away with not bringing up the 'can't make eye contact' block.. I'm disappointed. That's a great one 👌
80 diamond push-ups in a single set is pretty damn impressive.
I'd say 30 pull ups is harder. Maybe not chin ups, but pullups are pretty damn hard.
80 push ups and 30 pull ups is remarkable physical strength. I would love to see the look on the face of the person that tries him thinking he’s just a nerdy comedian and the ends up clear across the room after Mark shoved him lol
Finally someone with relatable, real and crazy blocks like the ones I have
Bed wetters unite
Gotta watch Tuesdays w Stories
@@joelm6631 and WMBD we might be drunk pod with mark and Sam
@@brbapappa
at least he ain't a bed shitter ¯\(°_o)/¯
@@brbapappa lmaoo
Been waiting for Mark to get on this show. Perfect guest. May need a part 2 and 3!
YESSSS
Hearing Mark talk about the noises he makes… I think that there are probably a lot more people like me that really needed to hear someone else hear those words. Thank you for being brave.
I meow everytime i enter my folks house...never owned a cat.
Oof brave. If Normand read that he'd kill himself
I used to click my tongue or worse think “kill your self” whenever an uncomfortable old memory popped in my head uninvited. Then I realized I started muttering it. Coworker was like “what was that?” I’m like fuck that has to stop lol.
Mark Normand is one of my favorite comedians but I just want to give him a big hug!
ETA: Mark we care.
he might die from cringe though, like a wild animal, love from a distance lol
I met him after a show and he is the sweetest person. He’s exactly who you think he is.
Do you know what ETA means?
@@carsonland6874 edited to add.
I’m so glad you’re podcasting again. I was heartbroken when How Neal Feel stopped dropping because I had just gotten into it a couple months before. Thanks for coming back to us Neal! ❤
Was it ever addressed why it stopped by Neal or Bianca? I still wonder.
I never heard anything about it. I believe Neal was working on his most recent special at the time, so I’m sure he just decided to prioritize that.
Bro I was thinking the same thing come down to the comments and boom.
Same. Wonder what Bianca's been up to
@@nategomes1719 innit great when that happens?😂
Mark Normand is AMAZING! Thank you so much for having him on! Great job Neal!
Been following Mark for years and didn’t know he was this f’d up. I appreciate his candor. This just makes me love him more. Neal really is the best person for this. Everyone that’s been on has a true appreciation for him and it’s obvious with how they open up. Much respect to both Neal and Mark.
Neal is so empathetic, and he offers up A LOT about himself to make people feel comfortable. I was over the moon when I heard about this pod
@@samueldeffenbaugh6366Yeah that was great.
Love Mark! It’d be awesome to see Joe List on the show as well!
Hell yeah, would love to see him on here. His father's gay!
I knew this would be a good combo. Mark opened up more than he was comfortable with only because Neal helped him embrace it and not make him feel weird about it. Good combo.
It's great seeing Normand open up. Gives another layer of depth to his comedy.
I cannot stress enough how glued to this conversation I have been. Absolutely riveting. I am a huge fan of Neal-and a lay person yet huge fan of comics I had not yet had the opportunity to know anything about Mark.
I have more in common with this conversation than you can possibly imagine. THANK YOU-this was a game changer…and SO generous.❤
I was surprised “feeling invisible” wasn’t a block when he talked about his parents. This was such a good episode.
Just watched the special; Invisibility block was for sure there, you just couldn't see it.
@@MrValentineMusic lol
Glad Mark came on and shared so much!! Hope he knows there's a lot of us out here with nothing but love for him.
I think Mark really appreciated being pushed past his discomfort to discuss himself, it seems like he just needs to know it's valuable to someone else to embrace it.
Great work Neal!
'Tuesdays w Stories' is by far one of the greatest podcasts of all time... Mark is a living legend.... It's always Comedy... Thank you for this interview.
totally agree.
Also.
This pod has officially snuck it's way up into maybe the Top 2 of my week, and I listen to at least 10 different shows a week for the last 2 or 3 years lol. Good fuckin shit Neal
Check out His brother Kevins mlc podcast
Same. And as soon as I saw Mark was the guest I immediately went from Spotify to TH-cam. Mark is a top 2 fav and Neal is in the top ten, but Neal's interviewing skills are number 1.
Mark Normand and his comedy makes me feel I can make it. That everything is going to be OK somehow. Not to mention he is unbelievable funny
I think this is my favorite episode of Blocks yet.
Probably the best and most psychologically informative podcast i watch regularly.
There are other podcasts, but this one, normalizing deficits we all experience. Golden. Amazing. Epic.
Love you Mark, love you Neal. 👍😤👍
This is becoming my can't miss pod. Love the format. Shame you didn't shout out Tuesdays with Stories though. IMO it's the pod Mark shines on the best!
This podcast feels like a comedic therapy session and I’m here for it haha.
My level of excitement when I open TH-cam and see Mark is your guest. Dude. 😲
I feel like I owe you money for that therapy session
finally someone who again did their homework, the episoeds where the guest didn't send in their blocks in advance all felt mostly superficial
Fuckin Shulz and Destafano
What a great episode. Love Mark. The watch beeping in every cast is so funny.
❤you guys have kept me going for the last few years. I hope you never go away! The ability to see you free is monumental! I think you understand. Thank you❤for your blatant common sense in this insanity, it means the world to me.❤
Ayo mark, you're good as you are and appreciate you sharing bro 👊🏾
BEST ep of Blocks
Mark is a special dude & he probably doesn't even know it or believe it
Grateful for his transparency
Amazing conversation
It’s awesome to relate to Mark on this level! I like the vulnerability he is doing on here! The not being able to sleep thing is me right now unfortunately. I used to get prescribed Seroquel and it made me sleep sometimes…most other times I would do crazy sleep eating/walking. It was hard to get off of, that’s just me but be careful you comedy people!
Seroquel is pretty strong antipsychotic and can be no joke coming off of.
Mark is dope as hell. Great interview.
With that being said I definitely cant wait for Adam Sandlers interview.
59:34 Mark you the man! Sleep Apnea maybe? Once I started wearing my apnea mask. My life changed, went from 4 hours a night to 8-9. Love yah my dude!
This is the best episode yet. Mark just made a fan in me!
This is why I love comedy/ comedians. They are a lot more relatable and turn trauma into comedy. I’ve been watching Mark for a couple years now, and I’d definitely say he’s in my top 3 FAVORITE comedians. I’ll be seeing him in Dayton in April!
Not sure if this will even be seen as this is my second comment in a few days because I am still so ‘struck’ and blown away. I’ve literally watched this Pod 5 or maybe 7 times?
Mark you are incredibly brave, smart, empathetic, ‘flawed’ absolutely like the rest of us-your willingness to so generously tell your story is ‘beyond’… BEYOND expectation of anyone to share in this crazy open forum. It strikes me that maybe your bravery will allow me to be brave enough to explain to my therapist what I have been experiencing for just ever.
Jesus I cannot stress enough how much I feel (53 yrs old btw) understood-in a way that I can only describe as I feel ‘seen’ in a way I never have. I can only say THANK YOU ♥️
This is a little older, but he shares several stories on The Honeydew that weren't discussed on Blocks if ur looking for more Mark content
th-cam.com/video/8WeEsDb5gAc/w-d-xo.html
@@buckeyegirl16 That is so generous of you! Thank you for the info!
The thing that's helped my anxiety the most over the years is learning that every person (no matter how seemingly funny/put-together/etc) struggles with similar feelings of discomfort and inadequacy. Your podcast is helping lots of people feel less alone, and as a result, less lost. Thank you Neal!
I never thought I'd relate to Mark so much.
I like Mark more knowing the insecurities, especially with the self awareness of his insecurities
Normand is hands down my Favorite Comic! He’s so vulnerable and honest on Podcasts I honestly thought I heard all the stories. I hope he keeps up the Therapy sessions and stops taking the sleeping pills. That’s not going to end well. 😢
This show really humanizes our comedy heroes - thanks for being able to be honest and inviting other people (especially men) to do the same.
I don't think anyone will be able to top this one. Neil and Mark are the best.
I care Mark! Your story helps others who have been through a lot of shit in life, but look at comedy as a way to get through it. Thanks queef! 🎉
Thanks Mark for sharing so openly. You’re not alone in you struggles. Great guest Neal!
Your killing it Mark! People love you for who you are!
Props to mark for opening up like this.
This was a great episode. Neal pulled so much (serious) stuff out of Mark. I watch Mark's pod/webcasts with Joe List and Sam Morrill, and Mark always finds a way (like many comedians) to deflect anything serious - however, he didn't do it as much with Neal. Found that interesting. Yet, they were both still funny and entertaining.
I got to see and meet Mark a few years ago when he came and performed standup in my little dinky town (Salisbury, MD on Maryland's Eastern Shore). Apparently, they booked him before the pandemic and then it got cancelled. It seems as though Mark got a little more well-known during the pandemic, and I'm sure he could have said "nah, I'm not doing that gig." But he did it - will always like him for that. Plus, he had quite the ordeal getting back to NY from Maryland, which he detailed on "Tuesdays with Stories." COMEDY!
Mark at 54:20 : "you're just starting at a screen at 4..."
It's 4:03am when I'm watching this.
I was not in the mood for anything but as soon as I saw this I clicked on it and started watching, that’s how much I care and want to know.. Him Talking about his weird shit is so helpful and somehow helpful because me and him share a few of these weird things and it made me feel so much better and helped me explain some of them
Your ability to be *minimally* creepy in the intros is impressive to me. Most people overshoot.
I've always loved Mark's comedy and now I really love his real self here
AN EP WITH BIANCA WOULD BE AWESOME! for the real ones
Hey Neal, I love this podcast. Its so great to see comedians that I like be so candid about their shortcomings. This especially was a great one. I have on request, please get Vir Das on this podcast, would really love to know what are his BLOCKS and how he deals with it. Please keep going, you are fantastic.
This is one of those pods I listen to immediately when I see a new episode. Appreciate you Neal 🖤
Man, I feel the group bombing block. I tend to bring things up that most people like to pretend don't exist. I sadly make things awkward quite quickly with what I assume is just reality
@alex , did you watch the video? If you don't relate, fine.
Im just not good with small talk and usually go for deeper meaning behind stuff. Either people are really shallow, or they pretend the stuff doesn't exist to keep things superficial. Or yes, there are times I bring up stuff that people just regurgitate topics they don't know much about and were just told. Regardless, it gets awkward. I can admit that. This is why, as I've aged, I avoid those situations as much as possible. I have a hard time being fake for the sake of just getting along.
Mark is, in my opinion, a truly brilliant person.
Can we talk about how great the jump cuts are, so funny!
Everything about this was Great.
Neal! What a get. Mark is a constant roll of witty word choices and observations. You need to get Gaffigan on the pod next!
Mark is wonderful, protect him at all costs
Tell mark that I care very much about everything he said. It made me feel better about myself. I didn't realize how much in common we had and I would have never known
Neal, these podcasts help
this was such a good pod. A rarity these days. Kudos to Neal for the key format and Mark for opening up. Really made me feel okay as well as inspired to take on the dragons that we all face.
I have never seen Mark drop such few jokes and so many truth bombs! Props to both for this amazing episode. Mark we love you, we're gay! Comedy!
Perfect guest for Block.Mark is such a fascinating, and hilarious, guy. great episode.
Mark is textbook autism level 1. Look it up. Ppl hear autism and think it’s massively debilitating, but it’s not. He’s not “normal”, but he gets by fine in life. Thanks for sharing , mark!! PHENOMENAL episode.
I think they both are
Ditto. Just got diagnosed as level one and Mark's issues seem to add up to support autism IMO. I believe neal has come out as autistic or at least brings it up occasionally
Yes, goes to show that autism looks SO different from person to person! I relate to him so much. I don't "look" autistic, all the struggle is very silent and internal. I've overanalyzed my way into learning how to get by socializing and appearing normal. It's an everyday struggle. It doesn't come naturally. You can feel how tense and serious Mark is sometimes. Masking takes a lot of effort, and he does so well. His unique mind is what makes him so great at comedy.
We are all on a spectrum. Stop with the stupid labels.
@@heatherhellickson9166 You’re not only incorrect, but dismissive towards those that are actually on the spectrum. Labels serve the function of making order out of chaos; the problem is when people assign value to said labels when there should not necessarily be one.
Holy cow. Didn’t more this is also a format to consume. When I saw that Mark was going to be a guest, I knew that it would be very interesting. Loved the finale. This is a rather special episode.
This was heart breaking and inspiring. Marks uncomfortability was so palpable, but he just kept going willingly. so amazing to see someone with so much hardship grow up to be so self-aware and freaking funny
Another great insightful podcast! Mark and I are completely different personalities but handle our OCD and ticks privately in a similar way to a strange degree.
It’s amazing how Mark thinks people don’t find this interesting but this is the best podcast of Mark I’ve seen, first time seeing this podcast as well definitely a new fan here great work Neal!
Playing armchair psychologist: it's interesting to see how all the symptoms (alcohol, OCD, bedwetting, internal monologue) all tie back to being a child in a chaotic upbringing. I hope he can find a way to process it and be gentle with himself. I get the self-loathing...it's tiring.
This is my new favorite podcast. Vulnerability of comedians. Comedians being human. ❤
I already know this ep is gonna be great! Watching now.....😊
This podcast is actually so freaking good
Amazing episode thanks Mark for being open
This will be GOOD!
This one was something else. Mark is a great comedian, but man did it get dark in his eyes a few times. I never would have guessed that guy was so hardcore. Great interview. That was intense.
"Nothing dries up a snatch like Monty Python" LMAO! At 41 years old, that's a hard disagree for me. Monty Python quote on a date is golden.
PS- Mark's tics are absolutely endearing. Sometimes when I randomly recall an embarrassing memory, I will inadvertently meow. Out-loud. WHY? Now I don't feel so alone, lol!
🙋🏻♂️ I'm a meower too. I announce my arrival at my folks house with a meow. Never owned a cat and no one questions it, ever.
@@grahamdoig8128 LMAO, OMG I feel so seen!!
Three mikes was outstanding and blocks was superb. Drove six hours to Austin picked up my son from UT and watched Mark at the Paramount theater. Great time for sure. Mark that medication has a side of causing tremors so please be berry berry careful.
Normand on the pod!! Love it. Been waiting for this one.
this is what i needed
I loved this interview. I watch we might be drunk and protect our parks and this is a side of him I genuinely enjoyed. He’s deep and open here. He may be my favorite now that I understand him a bit more. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks for being willing to be so open about these things, Mark. It's embarrassing and sometimes confronting to talk about (especially when most of the time people think you're functioning normally).
I'm sure a lot of people feel relieved just after hearing your experiences.
Also, your wife sounds amazing and good on you for sitting down together to write your blocks down. I'm really keen to see how you've progressed since this episode!
Mark is by far one the best comedians in history.
I messaged my brother immediately to share this with him. We love you guys. Great episode.
Blocks are dope, makes for good conversation. Neal B is a gem
Best ep. so far. Love how much Mark opened up on this ❤
dude I had to stop at the middle because i started to cry...... man ...this is amazing stuff... so so great.
Thanks,
51:52 Neal used to have a joke about this, “all my white friends have trouble sleeping, all my black friends need to sleep is a sandwich and a moment of silence” lol
The one thing that I’ve found to truly fix chronic insomnia is C.B.T-I. It was an absolute game changer.
Super stoked for this one. Loving Neal’s pod:)
Great conversation, great guy, nice to see him seemingly not wasted on a podcast. Not sure his drinking habits, but i wonder if that wouldn't have a profound effect on Mark's ability to sleep.
Hell yea! The guests have been top notch! Keep ‘em comin Neal 😁
lol my favourite is "I hate when people show me something on there phone" 3 min later, Neal reads something from his phone and Marc sits there and pretends to be interested.' oooh wo ooo w ' GOLD.
First, great podcast! I think the topics you cover on Blocks with your guests can really help some folks. Second, @marknormand, I agree with Neal. You should honestly be seen at a reputable Sleep Clinic. In addition, OCD and tics don’t typically arise from childhood trauma. The majority of people with tics, OCD or spectrum disorders were simply born that way. No fingers to point or blame to lay on anyone. Best of luck and I wish all the best! You’re both doing terrific within your profession. Thanks for sharing with us!
Right on for putting your own spin on the podcast game and crushing it out of the gate. The Blocks pod feels fresh and unique while keeping the realness of an unedited podcast.