I was in Chicago for the taping of his special after Michelle died. When he spoke about her it felt like the oxygen was completely removed from the room. It was so raw, real, and emotional, and then he cracked and joke and brought everyone right back. Absolutely incredible. I love Patton. So glad you had him on!
I'll never forget. I saw Patton at the L.A. Times Festival of Books on the campus of USC on a lovely summer Saturday afternoon, maybe 2010. Standing on a small outdoor stage, holding a microphone, in front of a random collection of book fans, young and old couples, erudite students and locals, and families with children of all ages, Patton told the filthiest limerick, which he attributed to Louis C.K. This choice of material at this setting was so inappropriate that, for some, the natural response became laughter.
@@ltheil8030 I rewatched the special immediately after finishing this episode and the standing ovation he got taking the stage made me cry. I read Michelle's book and watched the series early days of the pandemic too. So many feelings!
I was at the Atheneum that night as well. It is the only time I have ever cried with laughter and sorrow simultaneously. "Michelle said, 'It's chaos, be kind.' And then she proved it in the shittiest way possible" just broke me.
I met Patton in May 2023 at my graduate school ceremony at William & Mary. He graduated from there in 1991 and he was our keynote speaker that night. After the ceremony, I spent a few minutes with him talking about grief because the night my grandmother died in 2017, we were watching King of Queens together. I told him that he and Jerry Stiller made us laugh in her final hours and I'll never forget it. Patton shook my hand and said "I'm glad. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my wife a few years ago and it still hurts." He then said, I hope that you continue to live in gratitude and fulfillment with those good memories of her." Patton Oswalt is the real deal and I'm proud to be alums with him.
I could watch another two hours of their conversation. You could tell Neal was hanging on every word. His ability to steer the interview with such a minimal amount surgical input, is crazy. These two seem like best friends who haven’t seen each other in years.
For more time with Patton, his appearance on David Cross's Senses Working Overtime was great, and live. They specifically covered a lot about the alt comedy days from the 90s.
Holy hell, Patton is a legitimate upper level genius. I'm RARELY impressed by anyone's intellect but his mind is so efficient, honest, and thorough. He summarized my life situation and gave insight that I hadn't considered. He's not only has IQ but deep EQ
I hope one of the questions to Patton is... "Whats it like selling out and throwing Dave Chappell under the bus" and then virtue signaling by taking a picture of you writing your instagram post on paper trashing Dave
Wow 😮😢 I’ve never heard someone in the public eye speak so candidly and with such depth about the loss of a close loved one. It’s kind of reassuring to know other people go through some of the same things, I remember waking up and thinking and hoping it had just been a bad dream 😢
No doubt Patton can share and articulate as he proved with his own special, but we have to give credit to Neil Brennan, and blocks for creating this platform that encourages this openness from all of his guests. A great program thank you Neil..
I really like Patton Oswald. My husband died in 2018. A friend of mine told me: 'Men find another partner very quickly. Women don't.' Why is that? It took me five years to get over the loss. I just wanted to die too. Then I spent a winter in Portugal and my grief sank into the Atlantic ocean. It was like a miracle. I also admire Michelle being so dedicated to catch one of the most disgusting creatures ever. Such a pathetic loser. She gave victims a name, a face. I'm happy for Patton and his daughter they have another amazing woman in their lives. ❤ And Patton always make me laugh.
I lost 3 family members in 3 years. Younger sister leaving behind kids, mom, then step dad. Seeing Patton do that special so close after his wife's death was inspiring. Ty for the laughs
Pearls of wisdom and appreciate his honesty about grief, growing pains, failure, insecurity, humility and championing others- expanding on light and positive energies rather than fueling darkness. It takes time, patience and maturity to reach that veil of higher consciousness. That and a wllingness to change, and to love unconditionally. ❤ Be well Sir Patton! In addition to being a dedicated, talented entertainer, you are a wise teacher, loving parent and spouse above all!
Great conversation. I've been a huge fan of Patton Oswalt for a long time. He's so talented, smart, hilarious and creative. An idiot....savant when it comes to film/tv knowledge. But that story about telling his daughter that her mom passed, brought me to tears. I can not imagine what that was like. But such a good idea to have the family brought in ahead of time. Thank you both for everything!
What a great conversation! Patton seems actualized and very comfortable with himself. Followed him since the 90s, and when on screen he was sharp as a tac and had a million dollar smile. 🤗
Patton was my gateway into comedy. Started listening when I was 11 and am 32 now. So much of his comedy is forever engrained in my memory. Every time I see a rose garden I’m reminded of Orudis Blamfort. 😂Really awesome to hear about his blocks in both life and career.
I'd never heard the story of Patton's wife. This made me binge the documentary. It's really beautiful. Thank you for sharing Michelle's story and honoring her work.
This was amazing. I remember when his first wife died and it still feels so unfair. I'm happy that he made it through those tough times and can speak about it in such a clear way.
This is why I believe people find Buddhism after traumatic loss. Learning that all pain is caused by attachment and trying to control has been very helpful. Everything is temporary and our earthly existence is a blink in all eternity. Just enjoy this weird dream of conscious life while it lasts.
Dream project: Patton and Rob Delaney in conversation about comedy and grief. The power of their combined candour about grief and their dark hilarity would blow my mind and heal my soul!
Patton has the gravitas of an elder statesman for GenX now...all those of us who drifted through childhood in the 70s, came of age in the 80s, became adults in the 90s, and have staggered into a strange new century that seems almost alien. He is our literate, heartfelt, humorous voice. But for all that he poo poos his earlier work, it was amazing as well. Obviously he's become much more...and we love all that too...but the Robert Evans bit?? C'mon!!! Priceless.
A really powerful episode. It really helped me understand what my mother in law is going through when my father in law passed away last year. It was very unexpected and I am so grateful he shared his story.
I really enjoyed the interview with Patton. You can really tell he has worked on himself and looked deep within to understand as well as combat his issues. Thank you for all you hard work Neal!
I am almost 60, from Roanoke VA, and would like to say I am sorry to Mr Oswalt, he won't forgive me, but I am still a huge comedy fan, watch all your specials!
@@Amber_the_Awesome It was a looong time ago, and I am mature now, I am embarrassed to even say, but it wasn't horrible back then, I just heckled him and he was just introducing a comic to the stage! I feel bad because it looked like he was having a ruff day and I was a jacka$$.
@@Scoobystyle unless you said some really wackadoo stuff, I'm sure the fact that you acknowledge what happened in the manner that you have, he would forgive you. Be well
Your best guest so far. Patton the world loves you. Neal please get help for your body dysmenorrhea, it’s a joy robber in ways you can’t even imagine. Signed a finally an almost recovered ,60 year old woman. I want better for you
It is very true that as a performer, you will have peaks and valleys, and often you won't know why. It is all too easy to take it personally, but the best way is to look at it like a surfer catching a good wave -- you know you're experiencing something wonderful, and you know that eventually it has to end. And maybe, just maybe, you might catch another great big wave again one day.
Thanks Neal for this awesome conversation. Both of you inspire me to be compassionate towards myself and process my emotions without immediately running to the dsm 5 to self-diagnose and explain my situation lol. Sending you both best wishes and much appreciation for sharing your work.
My fav art & entertainment always has a soul bearing, "I created this at great cost" element to it. That painful burning sensation means it's working. Great stuff fellas
Patton and I are polar opposites politically, but hearing him talk about the loss of his wife and his instinct to protect his little girl has me sobbing. If there's any way that he could ever read this piffling comment, I would hope he knows that no matter our differences, i love you, man. Keep on keeping on.
Love the cut aways. I literally listen to every other podcast on my list audio only, but you do a better job than anyone I follow at making it worthwhile to check out the youtube. Thanks Neal (and/or your editor?) keep it up!
I put "It's chaos, be kind" on my powerlifitng belt as a tribute to Patton and Michelle. They've both had a huge impact on me for such different reasons.
I love Patton Oswalt. One of my all time favorites. As a young comedian I just want to be successful to get on this podcast. I have enough blocks just need get the rest of the jokes 😂
Got to see Patton live around 2015 and I was in literal tears laughing. Im not a stand up but the emotional makeup portion and 'nerd' exclusivity portion really hit home with me. Quite a brave thing to say and it couldnt be more accurate.
I wish certain people would give Patton a break sometimes. He’s out there, standing up for causes those people believe in, been thru a lot but then he does something like take one picture with chapelle and they turn on him.
That’s life in general. You almost never get credit for good deeds and can rarely just walk around being a person getting through the day neutrally, but, oh boy, you make a mistake or do something others don’t like and it’s all eyes on you. People like to tear down others because it’s the most basic method of feeling superior. Social media outrage is faux activism. It takes effort to make an actual difference to a cause, but calling out the perceived failings of a celebrity is sooo easy. You get to sound like you’re a moral figure AND you get to do it publicly. All while not making an ounce of difference to whatever cause you’re supposedly so riled up about.
Patton Oswalt is the man through the years I have listened to as kind of a touch base of how to base oneself as a human and this conversation is a prime example of why he is that to me and I know so many others. Great, great entry to the Library of Neal.
I haven't watched Blocks in a minute, but I like this "new Neal" that asks questions and let's us hear what the guest thinks. From what I remember about this pod early on is that he used to project what HE thought about the guest on them. Like "I think you are .." or "I feel like YOU are this.." Now he let's them answer. 😊
If you listen to the better ones, you'll catch him mentioning on multiple occasions that several guests have shown up without giving him a list of blocks and, if you watch some of those comedians, you can even hear a handful say they didn't prepare at all for his podcast. What you noticed is how he has to keep the point of the podcast as the focus when the guest doesn't care at all.
I saw a friend I hadn’t seen in a long time this New Year’s Eve. We’ve known each other since we’re teens. He’s a fellow comedian, the funniest I’ve ever met. I wanted to post a pic & an IG story about it - so I did. The friend is Dave Chappelle. Thirty four YEARS we’ve been friends. He’s refocused and refined ideas a lot of us took as settled about race & history & Life On Planet Earth and spun them around with a phrase or punchline. We’ve done bad & good gigs, open mikes & TV tapings. But we also 100% disagree about transgender rights & representation. I support trans peoples’ rights - ANYONE’S rights - to live safely in the world as their fullest selves. For all the things he’s helped ME evolve on, I’ll always disagree with where he stands NOW on transgender issues. But I also don’t believe a seeker like him is done evolving, learning. You know someone that long, see the struggles and changes, it’s impossible to cut them off. Impossible not to be hopeful and open and cheer them on. Also, I’ve been carrying a LOT of guilt about friends I’ve cut off, who had views with which I couldn’t agree, or changed in ways I couldn’t live with. Sometimes I wonder - did I and others cutting them off make them dig their heels in deeper, fuel their ignorance with a nitro-boost of resentment and spite? I’m an LGBTQ ally. I’m a loyal friend. There’s friction in those traits that I need to reconcile myself, and not let cause feels of betrayal in ANYONE else. And I’m sorry, truly sorry, that I didn’t consider the hurt this would cause. Or the DEPTH of that hurt. I’ve been messaging a lot on IG today, and the back and forth has really helped guide me in the writing of this. I (naively) deleted a lot of posts in the comment thread - critical ones from LGBTQ writers AND shit-posts by TERF/anti-trans orcs looking for clicks & giggles. I wanted a “nice comment thread” about the pic with my friend. Ugh. So easy to think someone ELSE needs growth and miss the need in yourself. Gonna keep trying.
Look at all these comments and you just made this public six hours ago. I would love to meet you Neal and just say thank you. I was raised in such a different image of a man and by you putting out this content about emotions and vulnerability is re-painting what a different image of a man can be in regards to someone who looks at this stuff. I’m so grateful maybe you should do some kind of prize were I could meet you one day ha ha ha I know you just like analytics but I hope by luck you get my message! I’m such a fan of this Blocks work. It does make a difference.
@@generalbenIn the broader sense sure, but at that timestamp it was about Dave, you can see Neal's reaction confirming it. Patton was hinting at Dave mentioning the trans issue over and over again.
I was in Chicago for the taping of his special after Michelle died. When he spoke about her it felt like the oxygen was completely removed from the room. It was so raw, real, and emotional, and then he cracked and joke and brought everyone right back. Absolutely incredible. I love Patton. So glad you had him on!
I'll never forget. I saw Patton at the L.A. Times Festival of Books on the campus of USC on a lovely summer Saturday afternoon, maybe 2010. Standing on a small outdoor stage, holding a microphone, in front of a random collection of book fans, young and old couples, erudite students and locals, and families with children of all ages, Patton told the filthiest limerick, which he attributed to Louis C.K. This choice of material at this setting was so inappropriate that, for some, the natural response became laughter.
@@johnmonk6342 What an awesome experience!!
@@ltheil8030 I rewatched the special immediately after finishing this episode and the standing ovation he got taking the stage made me cry.
I read Michelle's book and watched the series early days of the pandemic too.
So many feelings!
I was at the Atheneum that night as well. It is the only time I have ever cried with laughter and sorrow simultaneously. "Michelle said, 'It's chaos, be kind.' And then she proved it in the shittiest way possible" just broke me.
@@mc76 Goosebumps. It was an incredible experience
I met Patton in May 2023 at my graduate school ceremony at William & Mary. He graduated from there in 1991 and he was our keynote speaker that night. After the ceremony, I spent a few minutes with him talking about grief because the night my grandmother died in 2017, we were watching King of Queens together. I told him that he and Jerry Stiller made us laugh in her final hours and I'll never forget it. Patton shook my hand and said "I'm glad. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my wife a few years ago and it still hurts." He then said, I hope that you continue to live in gratitude and fulfillment with those good memories of her." Patton Oswalt is the real deal and I'm proud to be alums with him.
Criminally short podcast. Barely scratched the surface. And true to his humble nature, Patton closes by promoting Neal's special.
This - did the elevating thing he talked about, right there.
“No one excludes harder than the previously excluded.” ❤️it, Patton!
This is sometimes how I feel about black people in America...
I'm having a conflict with a person in a marginalized group right now, and that rang true.
My wife and I saw Patton for his first show after his wife died. It’s an experience I’ll never forget. This man is brilliant
I could watch another two hours of their conversation. You could tell Neal was hanging on every word. His ability to steer the interview with such a minimal amount surgical input, is crazy. These two seem like best friends who haven’t seen each other in years.
For more time with Patton, his appearance on David Cross's Senses Working Overtime was great, and live. They specifically covered a lot about the alt comedy days from the 90s.
Holy hell, Patton is a legitimate upper level genius. I'm RARELY impressed by anyone's intellect but his mind is so efficient, honest, and thorough. He summarized my life situation and gave insight that I hadn't considered. He's not only has IQ but deep EQ
This was the best episode yet. Patton is one of my all time faves, I listen to a lot of interviews with him and this is one of the best.
Patton Oswalt is brilliant. “Cool is the opposite of funny”. His ability to relate is amazing. Such a disarming charmer who has lived an amazing life
Patton Oswalt AND Neal Brennan? Can't ask for more!
This is the original dynamic duo!!! #BAM #POW #BatmanRobin
I hope one of the questions to Patton is... "Whats it like selling out and throwing Dave Chappell under the bus" and then virtue signaling by taking a picture of you writing your instagram post on paper trashing Dave
🤣
❤❤❤
@@VitaminStudios Sad Chappelle Fanboys rushing to Dave's defense is truly pathetic. Dave's a big boy, he doesn't need your simping.
Wow 😮😢 I’ve never heard someone in the public eye speak so candidly and with such depth about the loss of a close loved one. It’s kind of reassuring to know other people go through some of the same things, I remember waking up and thinking and hoping it had just been a bad dream 😢
No doubt Patton can share and articulate as he proved with his own special, but we have to give credit to Neil Brennan, and blocks for creating this platform that encourages this openness from all of his guests. A great program thank you Neil..
Damn the part about losing his wife and talking to to his daughter about it, that hit hard.
Immediate tears. What a beautiful way to help her face the pain. Together.
I really like Patton Oswald. My husband died in 2018. A friend of mine told me: 'Men find another partner very quickly. Women don't.' Why is that? It took me five years to get over the loss. I just wanted to die too. Then I spent a winter in Portugal and my grief sank into the Atlantic ocean. It was like a miracle. I also admire Michelle being so dedicated to catch one of the most disgusting creatures ever. Such a pathetic loser. She gave victims a name, a face. I'm happy for Patton and his daughter they have another amazing woman in their lives. ❤ And Patton always make me laugh.
I'm glad coming to Portugal helped you do deal with your grief :)
This was one of the better ones, Neal. I personally resonated with a lot of it. I appreciate what you do. Thanks for this broadcast.
Patton is a goddamn treasure. Love that dude, love his progression, love the fact that he's still so goddamn funny.
I lost 3 family members in 3 years. Younger sister leaving behind kids, mom, then step dad.
Seeing Patton do that special so close after his wife's death was inspiring.
Ty for the laughs
💔🫂🤍🕊🕊🕊
This was one of THE BEST Blocks episodes!! Thank you! Can you have him back and talk some more? I could listen to you both for hours....
Patton is one of my favorite humans, thank you for booking him for the podcast👍
Pearls of wisdom and appreciate his honesty about grief, growing pains, failure, insecurity, humility and championing others- expanding on light and positive energies rather than fueling darkness. It takes time, patience and maturity to reach that veil of higher consciousness. That and a wllingness to change, and to love unconditionally. ❤ Be well Sir Patton! In addition to being a dedicated, talented entertainer, you are a wise teacher, loving parent and spouse above all!
Looking forward to this conversation. Two of my favorite comedians here.
Whenever I’m feeling down, I watch Patton’s organic cereal bit, and all is well with the world. Thanks Gents!
24:23 "i'll absorb all this darkness" beautiful
He is literally on my bucket list of standups to see in my lifetime! Absolute legend
Great conversation.
I've been a huge fan of Patton Oswalt for a long time. He's so talented, smart, hilarious and creative. An idiot....savant when it comes to film/tv knowledge.
But that story about telling his daughter that her mom passed, brought me to tears. I can not imagine what that was like. But such a good idea to have the family brought in ahead of time.
Thank you both for everything!
What a great conversation! Patton seems actualized and very comfortable with himself. Followed him since the 90s, and when on screen he was sharp as a tac and had a million dollar smile. 🤗
Saw Patton recently and every single joke landed hard, it was phenomenal.
Patton was my gateway into comedy. Started listening when I was 11 and am 32 now. So much of his comedy is forever engrained in my memory. Every time I see a rose garden I’m reminded of Orudis Blamfort. 😂Really awesome to hear about his blocks in both life and career.
This show is so much better than some huge podcasts 👏
I'd never heard the story of Patton's wife. This made me binge the documentary. It's really beautiful. Thank you for sharing Michelle's story and honoring her work.
This was amazing. I remember when his first wife died and it still feels so unfair. I'm happy that he made it through those tough times and can speak about it in such a clear way.
This is why I believe people find Buddhism after traumatic loss. Learning that all pain is caused by attachment and trying to control has been very helpful. Everything is temporary and our earthly existence is a blink in all eternity. Just enjoy this weird dream of conscious life while it lasts.
Made me cry a little in a good way. Patton is so brilliant and vulnerable
Hey Editor: I appreciate the visual clips that bolster the interview! They're always very well done
Dream project: Patton and Rob Delaney in conversation about comedy and grief. The power of their combined candour about grief and their dark hilarity would blow my mind and heal my soul!
And marc maron
The sad boy trifecta
feeling kinda patton is an absolute favorite for me and my siblings, and is quoted constantly in our every day life.
Patton is my favorite comedian of all time. I cannot wait to see him in my city soon! Stoked I got a ticket.
man. loved that thing about the way comic book heroes were drawn and how it changed to being burdened.
reflective of the times as always, one of the reasons golden age superheroes have a hard time being happy-go-lucky in a world that is anything but.
Patton has the gravitas of an elder statesman for GenX now...all those of us who drifted through childhood in the 70s, came of age in the 80s, became adults in the 90s, and have staggered into a strange new century that seems almost alien. He is our literate, heartfelt, humorous voice. But for all that he poo poos his earlier work, it was amazing as well. Obviously he's become much more...and we love all that too...but the Robert Evans bit?? C'mon!!! Priceless.
A really powerful episode. It really helped me understand what my mother in law is going through when my father in law passed away last year. It was very unexpected and I am so grateful he shared his story.
I really enjoyed the interview with Patton. You can really tell he has worked on himself and looked deep within to understand as well as combat his issues. Thank you for all you hard work Neal!
This whole podcast helped in many areas. Thank you for having Patton on
@44:04 SOOO FUNNY thanks for acknowledging it XD
Who was he referring to? I'm not hip
@@leekyoverhere Chapelle
@nightburrito9283 thank you
Yeah, that was really nice to hear acknowledged and it was with a ton of tact. 🫂💚
Omg I got to the end and it felt so short but it wasn’t ❤ two of my favorite comedians - perfection
Neal's podcasts has been my favorite for a while now.. These block podcasts are awesome.
Such a great podcast series. I’m a big fan, Neal!
I am almost 60, from Roanoke VA, and would like to say I am sorry to Mr Oswalt, he won't forgive me, but I am still a huge comedy fan, watch all your specials!
What did you do to him?
@@Amber_the_Awesome It was a looong time ago, and I am mature now, I am embarrassed to even say, but it wasn't horrible back then, I just heckled him and he was just introducing a comic to the stage! I feel bad because it looked like he was having a ruff day and I was a jacka$$.
@@Scoobystyle making amends is a good thing, you don't have to do them directly. Own it and do better, that is all he'd want I hope
@@Scoobystyle unless you said some really wackadoo stuff, I'm sure the fact that you acknowledge what happened in the manner that you have, he would forgive you. Be well
Your best guest so far. Patton the world loves you. Neal please get help for your body dysmenorrhea, it’s a joy robber in ways you can’t even imagine. Signed a finally an almost recovered ,60 year old woman. I want better for you
Crampin' ain't easy.
A lot of great episodes, this is in my top 5. Good talk, love the way Patton loves his family. ❤
It is very true that as a performer, you will have peaks and valleys, and often you won't know why. It is all too easy to take it personally, but the best way is to look at it like a surfer catching a good wave -- you know you're experiencing something wonderful, and you know that eventually it has to end. And maybe, just maybe, you might catch another great big wave again one day.
Loved it! One thing I didn’t see mentioned in the comments is how articulate and smart Patton is. Would love to see Patton interview Neal.
Super love Parton, one of the most brilliant intelligent and hyper aware comedians!
Great conversation... thanks for having Patton on. Always have enjoyed listening to him. Great job Neal!!!
How dare you make me cry tears.. Patton is a national treasure ❤
Thanks Neal for this awesome conversation. Both of you inspire me to be compassionate towards myself and process my emotions without immediately running to the dsm 5 to self-diagnose and explain my situation lol. Sending you both best wishes and much appreciation for sharing your work.
So grateful for this episode
So thankful to Patton
for sharing
Astounding
This has become one of my favorite podcasts
That was beautiful. Thank you Neal and Patton.
My fav art & entertainment always has a soul bearing, "I created this at great cost" element to it. That painful burning sensation means it's working. Great stuff fellas
Patton is one of my favorite comedians and his early albums are comedy gold
Patton and I are polar opposites politically, but hearing him talk about the loss of his wife and his instinct to protect his little girl has me sobbing. If there's any way that he could ever read this piffling comment, I would hope he knows that no matter our differences, i love you, man. Keep on keeping on.
Love the cut aways. I literally listen to every other podcast on my list audio only, but you do a better job than anyone I follow at making it worthwhile to check out the youtube. Thanks Neal (and/or your editor?) keep it up!
I put "It's chaos, be kind" on my powerlifitng belt as a tribute to Patton and Michelle. They've both had a huge impact on me for such different reasons.
What a genuien and funny guy Patton is. Great listen.
Such a brave honest conversation about grief. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic! Thanks for putting this out there!
This was beautiful. Half as long as it could have been!
Irony is I love you *and* your work, Patton.
I love Patton Oswalt. One of my all time favorites. As a young comedian I just want to be successful to get on this podcast. I have enough blocks just need get the rest of the jokes 😂
There's a thousand great quotes in this ep.
The best episode in a minute. Great stuff
Got to see Patton live around 2015 and I was in literal tears laughing. Im not a stand up but the emotional makeup portion and 'nerd' exclusivity portion really hit home with me. Quite a brave thing to say and it couldnt be more accurate.
I wish certain people would give Patton a break sometimes. He’s out there, standing up for causes those people believe in, been thru a lot but then he does something like take one picture with chapelle and they turn on him.
That’s life in general. You almost never get credit for good deeds and can rarely just walk around being a person getting through the day neutrally, but, oh boy, you make a mistake or do something others don’t like and it’s all eyes on you.
People like to tear down others because it’s the most basic method of feeling superior. Social media outrage is faux activism. It takes effort to make an actual difference to a cause, but calling out the perceived failings of a celebrity is sooo easy. You get to sound like you’re a moral figure AND you get to do it publicly. All while not making an ounce of difference to whatever cause you’re supposedly so riled up about.
this was fantastic, not sure what i was expecting but wow, this was a great insightful conversation
Patton Oswalt is the man through the years I have listened to as kind of a touch base of how to base oneself as a human and this conversation is a prime example of why he is that to me and I know so many others. Great, great entry to the Library of Neal.
Your netflix special made me laugh and cry too....Patton I'm so glad you can see the other side of grief ......grief to grace for you and your family!
Love Patton! So genuine, so honest, real deal badass with a heart.
I haven't watched Blocks in a minute, but I like this "new Neal" that asks questions and let's us hear what the guest thinks.
From what I remember about this pod early on is that he used to project what HE thought about the guest on them.
Like "I think you are .." or "I feel like YOU are this.."
Now he let's them answer. 😊
If you listen to the better ones, you'll catch him mentioning on multiple occasions that several guests have shown up without giving him a list of blocks and, if you watch some of those comedians, you can even hear a handful say they didn't prepare at all for his podcast. What you noticed is how he has to keep the point of the podcast as the focus when the guest doesn't care at all.
Patton has done it all and I love how he has matured. I have always had a bit of a crush on him for some reason, he is just funny and cool and human
Another great ep. Love this pod
There needs to be a part 2 with patton, he is a great guy.
that was really good. this is a really good show
Patton’s name doesn’t come up enough with the all time greats.
This is an incredibly emotionally smart conversation
Tragedy plus comedy equals time…
I saw a friend I hadn’t seen in a long time this New Year’s Eve. We’ve known each other since we’re teens. He’s a fellow comedian, the funniest I’ve ever met. I wanted to post a pic & an IG story about it - so I did. The friend is Dave Chappelle. Thirty four YEARS we’ve been friends. He’s refocused and refined ideas a lot of us took as settled about race & history & Life On Planet Earth and spun them around with a phrase or punchline. We’ve done bad & good gigs, open mikes & TV tapings. But we also 100% disagree about transgender rights & representation. I support trans peoples’ rights - ANYONE’S rights - to live safely in the world as their fullest selves. For all the things he’s helped ME evolve on, I’ll always disagree with where he stands NOW on transgender issues. But I also don’t believe a seeker like him is done evolving, learning. You know someone that long, see the struggles and changes, it’s impossible to cut them off. Impossible not to be hopeful and open and cheer them on. Also, I’ve been carrying a LOT of guilt about friends I’ve cut off, who had views with which I couldn’t agree, or changed in ways I couldn’t live with. Sometimes I wonder - did I and others cutting them off make them dig their heels in deeper, fuel their ignorance with a nitro-boost of resentment and spite? I’m an LGBTQ ally. I’m a loyal friend. There’s friction in those traits that I need to reconcile myself, and not let cause feels of betrayal in ANYONE else. And I’m sorry, truly sorry, that I didn’t consider the hurt this would cause. Or the DEPTH of that hurt. I’ve been messaging a lot on IG today, and the back and forth has really helped guide me in the writing of this. I (naively) deleted a lot of posts in the comment thread - critical ones from LGBTQ writers AND shit-posts by TERF/anti-trans orcs looking for clicks & giggles. I wanted a “nice comment thread” about the pic with my friend. Ugh. So easy to think someone ELSE needs growth and miss the need in yourself. Gonna keep trying.
I don't think that means what you think it means
@@danielbarnes9229 It’s one of Patton’s album names.
@@danielbarnes9229it's the name of one of Patton's specials/albums.
Mr. Brennan >>> come do stand-up in good ol' Portland, Oregon. #WeMissYou
Hey it's the guy from Red Letter Media
Holy shii that was intense.. The part about the loss of Michelle made me cry.. Patton is amazing, long live Sky cake..
this made my week; i would watch patton oswalt talk while dropping a deuce
You or Patton?
Or both, to show solidarity?
@@stevenclark1662 together on one of those couple's toilets
@@stevenclark1662 together on one of those couple's toilets
I am beyond excited for Neal that he’s a part of his girlfriend’s kid’s life. That kid is so lucky. I’ve always thought he would be the best dad. ❤
Best from all angles.
You know that when the end comes too fast.
46:50 he just says "you gotta go" 🤓 ALSO, please find a way to get an interview with Leanne Morgan
Look at all these comments and you just made this public six hours ago. I would love to meet you Neal and just say thank you. I was raised in such a different image of a man and by you putting out this content about emotions and vulnerability is re-painting what a different image of a man can be in regards to someone who looks at this stuff. I’m so grateful maybe you should do some kind of prize were I could meet you one day ha ha ha I know you just like analytics but I hope by luck you get my message! I’m such a fan of this Blocks work. It does make a difference.
DON’T GET OLD NEAL!
This hit hard. Appreciate the dialogue.
"danny devito is a small guy that's seemingly a tidal wave" cut to Devito diarrheaing in a pool is wild😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
44:00 that was about Dave 100% 😂😂😂
It was but could easily have been Rogan
@@generalbenIn the broader sense sure, but at that timestamp it was about Dave, you can see Neal's reaction confirming it. Patton was hinting at Dave mentioning the trans issue over and over again.
@@yaongingyfmm1571 Yeah when I said "It was" what I meant by that was, "it was".
Loved him in Young Adult. That was a great, interesting and fun movie! ❤🙌
BIG FAN great 🎞.Reno911 work hilarious.&the stand up.
Grief is terror. I’ve been living that for a while. Joy comes back. Slowly…
If this was 7 hours long, I would have listened to the whole thing 💚
Supporting Neal