Roy Wood Jr. | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | EPISODE 14

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  • @pnf197
    @pnf197 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    As a father in a personally orchestrated crisis in my life, this conversation has been cathartic. Thank you both for your candor and courage to come out as you both have.

    • @stevehunt914
      @stevehunt914 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I Love the way you phrased that,... good luck with your impending resolution.

  • @cedarandsound
    @cedarandsound ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I truly love Roy Wood Jr as a person and a comedian, he's so legit as a comedian and a normal guy.

  • @blainebickle1178
    @blainebickle1178 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I knew Roy from The Daily Show. Years later I finally watched some of his stand up, and he is legit one of the funniest stand up comedians of all time.

  • @brooke9297
    @brooke9297 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Who has a beat in their head and who has a voice in their head” was a casually brilliant statement.

  • @yellowleaf28
    @yellowleaf28 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    He’s my favorite guest/person to listen to in the last two years. It really felt like an intimate conversation, he wasn’t elevating his voice to be heard or playing to podcast listeners. I wish everyone could be as equally soothing, knowledgeable, and captivating to listen to as RWJ is.

  • @natalieevenew
    @natalieevenew ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow, really appreciate Roy's depth and vunerability.

  • @k.c.simonsen2
    @k.c.simonsen2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I thought there was no new Blocks episode today and I got real sad. Then I refreshed the page ten minutes later and there it was and this is officially my most anticipated pod of my week.

  • @hydrangeadays
    @hydrangeadays ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This podcast illustrates who I guessed Neal is... A very tuned in and intuitive person. I'm so glad he's doing this.

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you listened to his old podcast the Champs?

  • @stellarsphere4543
    @stellarsphere4543 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is fast becoming a must see podcast every week for me. Roy slayed it.

    • @bulletsmichael
      @bulletsmichael ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also like the old podcast Neal had where also interviewed Roy Wood

  • @TirranDraath
    @TirranDraath ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is truly one of the best podcast ever. Thank you for being so sincere, Roy.

  • @TheOldHippiebilly
    @TheOldHippiebilly 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What an amazing guy. Roy is so genuine, so thoughtful, so kind, and so f**king funny! Gotta love him.

  • @vanessawhitneypro
    @vanessawhitneypro ปีที่แล้ว +20

    LOVE Roy Wood, Jr. - I was hoping he'd take over hosting THE DAILY SHOW! So bright & funny.

  • @ohdaUtube
    @ohdaUtube ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Roy for being the opposite of Steve Harvey (won doesn't look at us like we're people) when it comes to portrayal of Asian guys. Your pod cast with Ronnie about Asian hate really meant a lot to me. I love your material. I love your approach. I love what you have to say. And I love what you stand for. You have my full respect and I will always watch anything you put out.
    Thank you for being you. Please remember, you are greatness personified.

  • @cdizzy42069
    @cdizzy42069 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Such a unique way he processed that shit with his Dad. A beautiful perspective to finally conclude to. What a wonderful human being. Love the podcast!

  • @johnathin15
    @johnathin15 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for this! When Roy talked about not wanting to take up space and not asking for things I felt that to my core. Thank you. This is helping me move through that

  • @jennyoconnor2798
    @jennyoconnor2798 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not gonna lie… I’ve been crushing on Neal HARD since the special, and more so since he started this podcast. But having Roy on - man oh man what an impactful episode this has been. It’s given me a whole new perspective on my mother and, in turn, on my own parenting journey. Thanks so much to both of you for this. And yeah, still crushing on Neal 😆

  • @yourpal4025
    @yourpal4025 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I refreshed too much to see this show. Leading me to believe not getting this show is a block of mine

  • @oppositeofh8
    @oppositeofh8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    roy, own your greatness, dude. own it. 😻

  • @lynnhettrick7588
    @lynnhettrick7588 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    20:30 We do that all the time. "Did the boy text you yet?" "What time are you picking up the girl?"

  • @lille-mary1517
    @lille-mary1517 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Roy has a smile that looks so kind and warm. Wish him all the best and good luck in his career.

  • @adryct
    @adryct ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I can't even express how much this podcast is helping me, thank you Neal!

  • @themovingforest
    @themovingforest ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Neil's BLOCKS▪■¤□ provides the best quality content from comedians of any podcasts created.

  • @josephlhatfield
    @josephlhatfield ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my favorite guest on the champs, and now my favorite guest on blocks.

  • @neilk4476
    @neilk4476 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Roy is one of our modern greats.

  • @CRojas
    @CRojas ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ohhhhh!!! Roy one of the best right now!!

  • @quackenbush723
    @quackenbush723 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Roy, one of my favorite guests on this show. Love his stand-up and everything else i have seen of him but im mainly here to show love for the podcast.
    Both of my sons are in therapy and its been a great help to them but cant afford theirs and mine. So, ive been relying on farmboy therapy most my life. Work and the sun to sweat out the bad thoughts, pet something furry to recharge the good and a fair amount of weed. Hearing others talk through some of their issues gives me new insights into mine. I know this aint therapy, its just entertainment and great entertainment at that, but it does help. Plus, it gives me hours of listening pleasure in the barn or field.

  • @dianneking8337
    @dianneking8337 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Roy wood Jr. You make perfect strangers adore you,thanks for stepping into your due spotlight!

  • @joeypoli3
    @joeypoli3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Without a doubt, the best blocks pod so far! Roy is the man

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you listened to Neal’s old podcast the Champs?

    • @joeypoli3
      @joeypoli3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandonb3174 I have not. How is it?

  • @Trashious12345
    @Trashious12345 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This resonated hard. Roy is a class act and a killer comic his last special was amazing. Thanks Roy!

  • @LeifNova
    @LeifNova ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best conversations I've watched in a long time!

  • @brandi3466
    @brandi3466 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love hearing perspectives from other childhood traumas that come with us into adulthood. Thank you for sharing! ❤

  • @TheDjinnFizz
    @TheDjinnFizz ปีที่แล้ว

    Still working my way through his old podcast and bummed out to know it was no-more, and thrilled to find out "The Blocks" was happening. Unlike 99% of podcasts which you hear once and never think of again, Brennan's podcast have so much valuable info that they are all worth listening to again. That's saying a lot. Roy Wood Jr episode is especially deep.

  • @vsb1971
    @vsb1971 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of my favorite comedians. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself Roy!

  • @firesidefire
    @firesidefire ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you, Neal, for my new favorite podcast

  • @kimhill3614
    @kimhill3614 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roy is a great comedian. His take on hosting the Daily Show is interesting. I never understood it in that way before, that you are leading a team, not just cracking jokes and accruing glory. But I hope he finds that perfect fit because he's more than earned that right.

  • @johnmcnab4273
    @johnmcnab4273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost cried with a lot of what Roy said, he really loves his family

  • @jessicaortiz6129
    @jessicaortiz6129 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Identified with so many things as someone with a parent who has unresolved trauma-great episode.

  • @ish474
    @ish474 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    man I love Roy so much can't wait to see this one❤

  • @crb2771
    @crb2771 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the perfect podcast for people like me that are always listening to comedy podcasts. The format is so great. Thanks Neal and podcast team!

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you listened to Neal’s old podcast the Champs?

  • @mannatkaur724
    @mannatkaur724 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my daily dose of therapy. Also how is Neal Brennan putting these out so quick. Goddamn Neal Brennan

  • @8500998
    @8500998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gratitude is love! Happiness is a choice?!

    • @8500998
      @8500998 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roy might like some IFS therapy!

    • @8500998
      @8500998 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everybody convincing Neal to have kids!

  • @stevehunt914
    @stevehunt914 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to love Ari Shaffir's 'This Is Not Happening' show - Then he was suddenly replaced with 'some other guy' who i hated because he was not Ari,... and it was SPECIFICALLY Ari's show!
    I don't know how he did it, (i do),... but he won me over to the extent that i sought out ALL his stand up specials.
    And NOW it seems like i've known him forever.
    I was really impressed with this episode he got really deep, deeper than he would have liked i bet, but the conversation was important and helpful. - Thank you so much for this.

  • @THIRDeye1989
    @THIRDeye1989 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow I relate to Roy so much. Thanks for sharing your journey man, ❤.

  • @mydamon16
    @mydamon16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roy has a new fan!
    Love y’all. Ty!!

  • @diaphanouswaffle
    @diaphanouswaffle ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, this was just some really high quality content, the deep thoughtful stuff-and I treasure Roy Wood Jr's comedy and insight. Thank you for this :)

  • @yashsandhu6724
    @yashsandhu6724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Neal, I really enjoy your podcast, standup, and other work you have done. Thank you.

  • @SHCJ501
    @SHCJ501 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roy is one of the best humans!

  • @hippipdip
    @hippipdip ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of the best ones so far.

  • @wilsonrondini7930
    @wilsonrondini7930 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This episode was incredible. I appreciate the conversations you share with the world. Thank you.

  • @sandeal822
    @sandeal822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my favorite episode so far. What a great conversation!!

  • @bastiat6865
    @bastiat6865 ปีที่แล้ว

    This belongs in the example list of dope conversations.

  • @nemomonteflores3890
    @nemomonteflores3890 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like a lot of comments here so just gonna add, YES this is a necessary podcast for people who want harsh and healing truths and for people who know that Mr. Wood is an extraordinary human AND comedian. Love love love love this. Thanks Mr Brennan.

    • @John-k8k9q
      @John-k8k9q ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, this is so good.

  • @TheGoobyman
    @TheGoobyman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great conversation. Love this ✌️

  • @pauljones3175
    @pauljones3175 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to @nealbrennan for showing we're all fckd up in some way! Another great episode.

  • @marniebrimhall986
    @marniebrimhall986 ปีที่แล้ว

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and FANTASTIC conversation! Well spoken and concise ❤️

  • @ariesqueen7493
    @ariesqueen7493 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only word to describe this Podcast is INCREDIBLE. The brilliance of Neal to take his stand-up concept of him recognizing his “Blocks” then creating a space for friends and or acquaintances to do so as well. It’s just getting better and better.
    And I’ve yet to find the words for the Santino episode.......my god. I love you Neal Brennan

    • @brandonb3174
      @brandonb3174 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you listened to Neal’s old podcast the Champs?

    • @ariesqueen7493
      @ariesqueen7493 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandonb3174 I did but it wasn’t at this level of communication and conversation with friends / peers.

  • @jasonstacy5587
    @jasonstacy5587 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the studio.

  • @BonesEye42
    @BonesEye42 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roy has some good insight, he might not be that leader of the comedy troops, but he is a cruise missile of funny. Great show!

  • @cinetings
    @cinetings ปีที่แล้ว

    Related a lot to Roy's hang ups. Thanks for posting this.

  • @Elmerphant
    @Elmerphant ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neal (velvet rope you're chasing) is the Fraiser "Door Jam" episode. The grass is greener (where you water/tend to it). You want the exclusive thing so you can check it out. Just don't walk into an emerald door *wink*
    Roy is so calming. Dude has to do a meditation voice over lol. The conversation about generational trauma (specifically Black American trauma) is so important. And might contribute to Roy's imposter syndrome (being small/not boasting about his accomplishments).
    Our parents and grandparents did the best they could with the tools they had in a MUCH different time. Mental health conversations are relatively new. Some traumas are so painful people have burned the box for which they are contained and expecting them to relive it is cruel. "Calcified Emotions" is a great way to describe it. We have to do the best with all the tools we have and show past generations some compassion/grace. One day we will be the boomers asking younger generations to forgive us (probably for the environment and human rights).

  • @aaronfort8760
    @aaronfort8760 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roy wood jr. you are a mentor in any business

  • @FreebaseGFX
    @FreebaseGFX ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I probably commented this before but that damn outro music is soo good.

  • @isaacjimenez9453
    @isaacjimenez9453 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Doing gods work Neal

  • @djer05010401
    @djer05010401 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful conversation.

  • @lorol5224
    @lorol5224 ปีที่แล้ว

    there's great different between elicit cooperation and gain control, in parenting. Once we understand that and how it can benefit parents and kids, it changes things, for the better. But it is very hard, for most people, because it takes work and consistency.

  • @trevorcarlisle5447
    @trevorcarlisle5447 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode It went by so quick

  • @alexanderthesk8
    @alexanderthesk8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Neal, I was thinking that a wonderfully interesting crossover would be having Ryan Sickler of The Honeydew podcast on. Your therapeutic approach along with his "highlight the lowlights" could produce some great content. Thanks for everything, you really do make a difference in some of our lives with what you share.

    • @Wonkoman42
      @Wonkoman42 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neal was on HoneyDew about a month ago. It’s a great conversation.

    • @erdemmemisyazici3950
      @erdemmemisyazici3950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm just watching NPR and AP content and assuming everyone saw it. 😄
      Oh and PBS, everyone watches PBS right? 😄

  • @anthonyhughes4642
    @anthonyhughes4642 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Thank you

  • @lesliemagee8117
    @lesliemagee8117 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for deciding on set/ light, much easier listening now!

  • @jondon2710
    @jondon2710 ปีที่แล้ว

    BeST OnE! - Love Roy! - he can come BACK
    - Thank u Neal, helpin Me learn mental/emotional . . . Perceptions for , uhhhhhh - YoU Know 🤟🏾

  • @Alex-eg8rl
    @Alex-eg8rl ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Roy, love his story, love his comedy

  • @quietstorm6710
    @quietstorm6710 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow.. This went deep. So enjoyable.

  • @Laptopbabe
    @Laptopbabe ปีที่แล้ว

    Great pod🎉😊

  • @Jjgarcia365
    @Jjgarcia365 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode

  • @susandevore3706
    @susandevore3706 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg this is heartbreaking 💔 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @christianzander6547
    @christianzander6547 ปีที่แล้ว

    great work all

  • @mayfieldmcdaniels
    @mayfieldmcdaniels ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic.

  • @dixieechann
    @dixieechann ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know this comedian but this hit me so hard.Coming to terms with the relationship we have with our parents is something we don't often look back at.

    • @drone2936
      @drone2936 ปีที่แล้ว

      It didn’t really hit me until my mom started getting sick this year, and I’m almost 30.

  • @swiftsurerunner
    @swiftsurerunner ปีที่แล้ว

    every week a home run when it comes to guests

  • @cathennebury1183
    @cathennebury1183 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Ray, I so related with your story of your dad. I had the same relationship with my mom. She died when I was 20. I’m still fkn mad at her and I’m 58. My half sister (who is only 3 years younger than me) has a totally different view of our mom- and we grew up together…mostly…some of the time…there was a solid 6 years of living together.
    Anyway, when it came to parenting, at difficult times I’d ask myself, “what would mom do?” (based on my own experiences, of course) and then do the opposite. It worked. My kids are pretty confident in who they are. The phrase, “because I said so!” never crossed my lips. If my kid could reason with me and win, he got what he wanted. He earned it and he was rewarded for it.

  • @samanthaarmbruster4495
    @samanthaarmbruster4495 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's good to be considerate of others.

  • @slurmz10
    @slurmz10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ep! This one hit home for sure.

  • @nevorth19
    @nevorth19 ปีที่แล้ว

    love you guys, thank you for sharing!

  • @dwiggles1
    @dwiggles1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great conversation

  • @stevebrown8163
    @stevebrown8163 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @CommunitySkratch
    @CommunitySkratch ปีที่แล้ว

    The work podcast has arrived

  • @alvarezsoccerdevelopment609
    @alvarezsoccerdevelopment609 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to see the life story movie of his father so fuggin bad!!✌🏾

  • @POPULISTMAGAZINE
    @POPULISTMAGAZINE ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Roy cool as hell wtf

  • @DannySullivanMusic
    @DannySullivanMusic ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Roy dropped the "s" from his last name to distance himself from his father Tiger Woods.

  • @middledmaven126
    @middledmaven126 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff

  • @WalkerCarey108
    @WalkerCarey108 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like Roy.

  • @antgenao
    @antgenao ปีที่แล้ว

    Roy is a funny dude. Good ep.

  • @lisanovin4107
    @lisanovin4107 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeees Roy…having my babies it was time to use my voice 💗

  • @gauravvikalp
    @gauravvikalp ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks like Prada hardware on Roy’a jacket. We love to see it

  • @rebeccahatfield
    @rebeccahatfield ปีที่แล้ว

    I have heard Roy’s name from other comedians but am not familiar with him, however I really enjoyed this episode. Seems like a really interesting person. Great episode!❤

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out his story, "Golden Corral Saved My Life."

    • @texwilliamson4692
      @texwilliamson4692 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look up his old podcast called Roy's Job Fair. It's great and I miss it. He shut it down when Trevor retired.

  • @yeahsureyoubetcha4684
    @yeahsureyoubetcha4684 ปีที่แล้ว

    That blue chew ad read was hilarious

  • @geraldwelch3487
    @geraldwelch3487 ปีที่แล้ว

    If youtube was reduced to just this channel, I'd be happy.

  • @will9001asd
    @will9001asd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I look for the celebration unrelated to the date.
    The number on the calendrer is just the excuse for me to use to see and get together with people I like, and these people being in my life is what I celebrate.
    IDGAF about Christmas but I'm going to be attending a party with lots of people I like and it's going to be a good party because they are there and I am there with them.

  • @noellejohnson9822
    @noellejohnson9822 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Comparing parenthood to, ‘I just f’d and now run a Fortune 500 company’ is both so great and hilarious.

  • @Shummy23
    @Shummy23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this episode. Now when is Jimmy Carr coming on?