Best Neal Brennan Podcasts (2024)

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Dan Harmon 1:30:26

43m ago1:30:26

1:30:26

Neal Brennan interviews Dan Harmon (Community, Rick and Morty) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 3:10 Before ‘Community’ 4:37 Emotional Health headline 5:12 Thoughtlessness in Relati…

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Neal Brennan Classic Rerelease 2:04:19

11d ago2:04:19

2:04:19

In this classic episode, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and director, Neal Brennan ( @nealbfree ) shares stories of his early career from being a doorman at the Boston Comedy Club to partnering with Dave Chappelle to write Half Baked, and how the film was pitched and greenlit. Neal discusses what it's like writing and directing for film and telev…

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Jon Stewart on Israel, Lebanon & The Widening Mideast War | Christine Lagarde 36:50

1h ago36:50

36:50

Jon Stewart tackles the growing war in the Middle East, from the recent Hezbollah pager attacks in Lebanon, to Israel’s plan of de-escalation through escalation, to the Biden administration's futile efforts to contain the conflict, while looking at criticism of Netanyahu from Americans and Israelis. Then, European Central Bank President Christine L…

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From PA to Showrunner: Jen Flanz’s Journey At The Daily Show | Behind the Show 34:46

1d ago34:46

34:46

Desi Lydic sits with Daily Show executive producerJen Flanz to discuss Jen’s journey at the show from production assistant all the way up to showrunner. They discuss the early days, when the show was hand-delivered on tape to the broadcast center every night, how Jon Stewart showed her how to lead by empowering people on the staff, and the advice s…

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Episode 1576 - Elizabeth Olsen 1:29:10

17m ago1:29:10

1:29:10

Marvel fans around the world know Elizabeth Olsen as The Scarlet Witch, but Elizabeth says she has a different alter ego inside of her— that of an elderly New Yorker living on her own in the big city. Elizabeth talks with Marc about this fantasy and how it has something to do with a lifelong desire to avoid the trappings of fame. They also talk abo…

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Asian Representation on Broadway & Tracking Alien Intelligence | Guest Spotlight 24:55

2d ago24:55

24:55

Actor Daniel Dae Kim joins Ronny Chieng to talk about his role as David Henry Hwang in the Broadway play, “Yellow Face,” and how this play speaks to the importance of Asian actors playing Asian characters in productions. Ronny also sits with former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, Luis Elizondo, to discuss his latest book, “Imminent: In…

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Ronny Chieng on Trump’s Second Assassination Attempt and His New Crypto Business | ICYMI 17:29

3d ago17:29

17:29

Ronny Chieng covers Donald Trump’s attempt to blame the Democrats for political violence after surviving a second assassination attempt. Plus, this week’s top financial news, including interest-rate cuts and Trump’s new family cryptocurrency business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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NC Candidate Mark Robinson Gets Exposed | Phillip Lim 37:13

4d ago37:13

37:13

Ronny Chieng on the North Carolina Republican busted for posting weird comments on a porn site and Rudy Giuliani’s frightening performance at Trump’s Long Island rally. Political campaigns are partnering with social media influencers and content creators, and Lewis Black can't even with the cringe. Also, Phillip Lim, the co-founder and creative dir…

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The Fed Cuts Interest Rates and Trump Goes Crypto | Daniel Dae Kim 27:18

5d ago27:18

27:18

Ronny Chieng covers a big day for economic news, including the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates and Donald Trump launching a new cryptocurrency business with his semi-adult sons. Josh Johnson hits the gym, to ask manly men what celebrity endorsement would speak the most to them, and what "masculine" ideals they want to see from a presidentia…

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Episode 1575 - Jason Ritter 1:38:11

40m ago1:38:11

1:38:11

As a kid, Jason Ritter felt a lot of pressure as the son of a beloved actor who audiences felt like they knew personally. He didn’t feel pressure from his parents, but rather pressure from the world, believing he had to live up to being John Ritter’s son. Jason talks with Marc about how that insecurity, as well as his struggle to find his own ident…

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Ronny Chieng on Trump's Dubious Attempt to Blame Political Violence on Democrats' Rhetoric | Luis Elizondo 29:47

6d ago29:47

29:47

Ronny Chieng covers the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which has the Secret Service scrambling, the media up in arms, and JD Vance struggling to find a Democrat to blame. After a deposited bear in Central Park and a brain-eating worm, RFK is being investigated for decapitating a dead whale. Jordan Klepper and Ronny sit down to ask: W…

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John Leguizamo Explains What the SAVE Act Really Means | Behind the Show 17:27

7d ago17:27

17:27

John Leguizamo and Daily Show writer Kat Radley share the process of writing his latest In My Opinion piece on Trump’s obsession with immigrants and the GOP’s efforts to suppress the Latino vote. John also discusses his upcoming PBS series, “American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” and the importance of remembering the often overlooked co…

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The Second First Presidential Debate and Beyond | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart 58:07

8d ago58:07

58:07

Jon covered the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on The Daily Show, and yet he’s still talking about it on his podcast, The Weekly Show. He just won’t let it go. In an election cycle where debates have been more impactful than ever, what influence has the first, and perhaps only, meeting between Kamala Harris and Don…

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Episode 1574 - Eric Roberts 1:17:35

38m ago1:17:35

1:17:35

While putting together his new memoir, Eric Roberts developed a fuller understanding of his life as an actor. As someone whose parents did not help him establish a sense of self, his journey through various roles and personality types was part of figuring out who he was. Eric and Marc compare notes on revelations about parents and Eric looks back o…

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Inside the Debate Spin Room & Retaining Hope in Bureaucracy | Guest Spotlight 40:35

9d ago40:35

40:35

Jordan Klepper sits with John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and host of the “Impolitic” podcast, to discuss his time in the media spin room during the Trump-Harris debate, why he thinks Kamala Harris won, and whether or not the debate moved undecided voters. Also, historian and best-selling author Yuval Noah Harari chats about his la…

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Jon Stewart and Jordan Klepper React to the Presidential Debate | ICYMI 29:07

10d ago29:07

29:07

Jon Stewart gives his live reaction to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’s first presidential debate. He unpacks the candidates’ takes on immigration and abortion access, and outlines what this means for the election. Plus, Jordan Klepper covers Trump’s insistence that he won the debate, Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris, and JD Vance’s defense of …

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Roger Kabler 1:21:10

25m ago1:21:10

1:21:10

You may recognize actor, comedian, and celebrity impressionist Roger Kabler from his touring Robin Williams act, or possibly as the "Zima Guy" from the Zima beverage commercials back in the 90s. He's now written, directed, produced, and starring in a new film called "Being Robin" that explores themes of spiritual possession vs mental illness, as Ro…

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Taylor Swift Causes Right-Wing Panic | Sasheer Zamata 28:55

11d ago28:55

28:55

Jordan Klepper looks at how Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris is sending right-wing politicians and commentators into a panic, why MTG feels threatened by Trump’s new 9/11 conspiracy theorist friend, and how Joe Biden befriended a Trump supporter. Plus, Michael Kosta joins Jordan on a unity ticket. John Leguizamo looks at the latest way R…

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Ed Helms 59:39

23h ago59:39

59:39

Neal Brennan interviews Ed Helms (The Goods, The Hangover, The Office, The Daily Show, Snafu podcast, & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 2:02 The Goods 3:33 Snafu 4:46 Diagnos…

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Trump Tries to Spin Poor Debate Performance | John Heilemann 41:32

12d ago41:32

41:32

Jordan Klepper unpacks the debate aftermath including Trump's insistence that he won, Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement, and the origin of the “immigrants eat our cats and dogs” conspiracy. After JD Vance doubles down on Trump’s claim, Ronny Chieng visits Springfield to investigate the pet-eating allegations. Plus, Michael Kosta goes to Phil…

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Episode 1573 - Ali Macofsky 1:23:20

1d ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Hundreds of WTF guests have show business origin stories, but nobody has one like comedian Ali Macofsky, whose impulsive phone call to Ryan Seacrest live on the radio when she was seven years old got the ball rolling on her career. Ali tells Marc about this event and all the other spontaneous decisions in her early life that led to a failed auditio…

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Jon Stewart Tackles Harris & Trump's Debate and What This Means for the Election | Steve Ballmer 45:43

13d ago45:43

45:43

Jon Stewart goes live after the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Filled with face-offs over abortion access, border control, and for some reason eating cats? Jon breaks down what this all means for the election. Plus, former Microsoft CEO, LA Clippers owner, and founder of USAFacts Steve Ballmer discusses why he lau…

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Jordan Klepper Covers Kamala & Trump's Debate Prep | Yuval Noah Harari 35:27

14d ago35:27

35:27

With the election rapidly approaching, Jordan Klepper catches up on the latest stories in the presidential race, including recent polling, JD Vance swimming in a t-shirt, and Dick Cheney’s surprising endorsement of Kamala Harris. Plus, as Harris and Trump prepare for their first debate with starkly different approaches, Grace Kuhlenschmidt joins to…

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The Daily Show News Team Covers Presidential Debates 17:17

4d ago17:17

17:17

A look back at Daily Show News Team coverage of presidential debates from every election since the 2000 Bush/Gore race. Featuring coverage from Jordan Klepper, John Oliver, Wyatt Cenac, Stephen Colbert, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts

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Episode 1572 - Lupita Nyong'o 1:31:39

4d ago1:31:39

1:31:39

She may have won an Oscar for her first film role, but Lupita Nyong’o spent the early part of her life hiding her desire to be an actor. Lupita tells Marc about growing up under autocratic rule, living in a country where creative voices were suppressed, and learning how to speak out even when it’s risky. Lupita also explains why she followed up 12 …

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Ed Helms Talks FBI Break-ins and Government Surveillance 12:34

16d ago12:34

12:34

Actor, writer, producer, and former Daily Show correspondent Ed Helms joins Michael Kosta to discuss the new season of his podcast SNAFU, which recounts the FBI break-in that exposed the FBI’s excessive surveillance tactics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts

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Addressing Disinformation in the 2024 Election 12:57

6d ago12:57

12:57

Michael Kosta sits with University of Michigan Law School Professor Barbara McQuad to discuss the difference between misinformation and disinformation and her latest book, Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts

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Lewis Black Takes on Summer Heat | Charlamagne tha God on Racist Anti-Kamala Rhetoric 14:41

18d ago14:41

14:41

In the latest Back in Black, Lewis Black unloads his frustration with the unbearable summer heat and the effects of climate change. Also, Charlamagne tha God gives his opinion of the right’s racist and sexist attacks on Kamala Harris and how this distracts from discussing real political issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Greg Fitzsimmons 1:12:53

8d ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Neal Brennan interviews Greg Fitzsimmons (New special 'You Know Me' on Youtube, Fitzdog Radio & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:20 Feeling like a man after his dad died 08…

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Ronny Chieng Spotlights Top Asian Voices in Film 18:55

19d ago18:55

18:55

Ronny Chieng sits with Oscar-nominated actor Hong Chau to talk about her new film, The Instigators, and her career in Hollywood. Plus, director Jon M. Chu joins Ronny to chat about his new book, Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen, his advice to young dreamers, and what drew him to direct the film adaptation of Wicked. See omnystudio.com/…

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Episode 1571 - Chris Robinson 1:26:39

8d ago1:26:39

1:26:39

It took Chris Robinson a long time to accept being a rock and roll frontman. Even at the height of The Black Crowes’ success, he just thought they were just a group of dudes from Atlanta playing roots music. Now reunited with the band and touring again after releasing their ninth album, Chris tells Marc why it took time and perspective to realize h…

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The DailyShowographies of Kamala Harris and JD Vance 14:40

20d ago14:40

14:40

Kamala Harris has led a full and shockingly normal life. From her birth in a year that makes her a very normal age to be president now, to a classic college job at McDonald's, to her time in the senate barely getting noticed for anything, Kamala is breaking with recent presidential tradition by being totally f**king normal. Plus, find out how JD Va…

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Ask Me Anything 5 w/ Barry Katz 33:20

10d ago33:20

33:20

Barry answers your questions about the entertainment business, including questions on dealing with rejection, creative control, and confidence. Barry also shares insights on his own personal management style, as well as his thoughts on edgy, dark comedy. www.blueprint-for-success.com Are you a comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, manager, h…

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Jon Stewart and Pete Buttigieg Discuss Fox News and the Harris Campaign 19:36

21d ago19:36

19:36

Jon sits with Pete Buttigieg, who explains the motivation behind his popular Fox News appearances, what he makes of Donald Trump choosing JD Vance as his running mate, and his own experience with the VP vetting process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts

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Jon Stewart’s Fox News Takedowns 24:30

22d ago24:30

24:30

A look back at some of Jon Stewart’s reactions to Fox News’s many media crimes, including the network’s anchors patting themselves on the back for their own coverage, their reaction to Jon leaving The Daily Show in 2015, and stirring up false outrage during the Obama administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 1570 - Drew Lynch 1:23:33

11d ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Drew Lynch never planned on being a comedian. But his pursuit of an acting career got derailed by a traumatic brain injury that left him with a stutter and no career prospects. Drew tells Marc the reason he decided to get on stage and put together a standup act, a decision that made him a finalist on America’s Got Talent and helped him land a recur…

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Embracing Uncertainty in the Election 16:37

12d ago16:37

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Authors Rebecca Traister and Brittany Cooper join Desi Lydic to unpack the power in using anger and faith to keep up motivation during the election season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central and iHeartPodcasts

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Jon Gives Advice After the Cut | The News Team Vibe-Checks the DNC 12:04

24d ago12:04

12:04

Jon Stewart answers audience questions about how young voters can overcome complacency in politics, what literature most inspired his worldview, and the best advice he’s received. Plus the News Team reports from the floor of the DNC to check the vibe among Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jon Stewart and Mark Cuban Discuss the Price of Prescription Drugs 25:40

25d ago25:40

25:40

Jon sits with entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban to discuss his plan to bring more transparency to consumers about the real costs of prescription drugs with his company, Cost Plus Drugs. They also chat about Trump’s desire to be CEO of America and Elon Musk’s role in disrupting global discourse with X algorithms. See omnyst…

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Johnny Knoxville 1:00:55

15d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Neal Brennan interviews Johnny Knoxville ('Jackass,' 'Pretty Sure I Can Fly' podcast & more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 1:21 Big Brother Magazine 2:10 Self-defense equipment t…

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MAGA Republicans and Democrats React to the Changes on the Democratic Ticket 12:04

26d ago12:04

12:04

Jordan Klepper travels to a Trump rally in Harrisburg, PA to get the MAGA crowd’s opinion on Biden dropping out of the race, Kamala Harris replacing him and JD Vance and Tim Walz as VP candidates. Plus, Grace Kuhlenschmidt attends the first Democratic rally for VP Harris in Philadelphia to see if voters agree that she chose the right white guy as h…

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Episode 1569 - Brendon Walsh 1:26:22

15d ago1:26:22

1:26:22

When the topic of past guests comes up, Marc often mentions Brendon Walsh, a comedian who was on several early WTF episodes as well as Marc’s IFC sitcom. Diving into a full conversation more than a decade since he was last in the garage, Brendon tells Marc about the changes in his life since then, including the break he took from comedy, the tragic…

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Sports War: 2024 Olympics | Investigating America’s Gerontocracy 13:22

27d ago13:22

13:22

Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta argue over the 2024 Paris Games, including Lebron James’s role in winning the gold, Noah Lyles’ competing with Covid, and Australia B-girl, Raygun’s jaw-dropping moves. Also, Grace Kuhlenschmidt chats with UC Irvine neuropolitics researcher Mark Fisher to understand the consequences of a gerontocracy and what’s really…

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Talks Swing State Strategy | Gov. JB Pritzker’s Tour of Chicago 17:59

28d ago17:59

17:59

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sits with Michael Kosta to talk about her bestselling book, "True Gretch: What I’ve Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between," earning the nickname “Big Gretch” for taking down Trump, and her role as the Harris-Walz presidential campaign co-chair. Plus, Jordan Klepper takes a tour of Chicago with …

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Tiffany Haddish 1:08:04

18d ago1:08:04

1:08:04

In this powerful podcast episode, Tiffany Haddish opens up about her journey of overcoming challenges and staying resilient in the face of adversity on her climb from humble beginnings to major success. She shares personal stories that highlight her growth, maturity, and determination to succeed in both show business and her personal life. Tiffany …

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Ed Helms and Jordan Klepper on Finding Authenticity as a TDS Correspondent | Behind the Show 43:41

29d ago43:41

43:41

Past and present generations of Daily Show correspondents unite as Jordan Klepper and Ed Helms discuss Ed’s journey to The Daily Show, how Ed found his voice as a correspondent, and how he’s picked projects since then, including The Office and his current podcast, SNAFU with Ed Helms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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