Bill surprises me every time I see him in an interview over the years. he went from shut down McGee to open and vulnerable but never changing who he is. It’s amazing.
@@FlexStudioPL Like who? He's invited the usuals like Norton, Vos, Bobby Kelly, and Keith Robinson over the years. Burr has talked about trying to bring in the new blood who were also influenced by Patrice so there are younger faces there but Bill says he doesn't want to bring the same comedians every year.
Im a 53 year old Black man. My wife is going on a 10 day cruise with my mom tomorrow. Our daughter is 19 years old and is in college. The highlight of my time alone will be getting high and watching Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle stand up sets. Life is great!
I have a question. Do black people know there are over (1-100) 18-million people in slavery in Africa today, 2024 which includes generational slavery. One group enslaving another group of people for generations. Source Google. If all definitions of slavery are included such as being forced to be a soldier, sex slavery ect. SOURCE Microsoft Pilot A.I. App. 52 million is the number. Even higher across Asia, but Asia's population is much higher than Africa's 1.8 Billion making Africa's slavery to population ratio much higher than Asia. Just found this out recently and never heard anything about this. It's always Evil white men 150 years ago? Probably best I keep this quiet, but you ID'ed as black and I couldn't resist passing it on just in case it is unknown. I'm sure everyone in the Black community world wide (especially the current African slaves) know and just don't want it taking away from the white man bad narrative. I don't blame you, it is working great! Smoke one for me.
I'm 41, white, divorced, very literally work 7 days a week for hundreds of days straight stretches. 250, sometimes 300 until I take a day off. That day is usually a weekend, and it involves flying myself first class to a bucket list venue and getting front row (or first couple rows) seats to see Bill Burr as well as Chappelle. I've been front row in Yellow Springs where Chappelle could've ashed his cigarette in my lap. I was 4th row dead center go see Burr at Red Rocks (he used the night I went for the special) and I was 3rd row, end seat, dead center section for Burr at Fenway. (I don't know why he hasn't done it yet, but that show NEEDS to be a special. It was unfucking real, and by far the best set I've ever seen by him). When my ex wife bolted I threw everything into my business, and the one thing I do for me is my first class destination comedy shows. It's the highlight of my year.
That one hit for me too. He was talking apartments NYC vs house and just owning something and getting to be left alone. I immediately realized that this is part of why I'm miffed with every damn subscription streaming service and the fact that you don't get to own Photoshop or Windows anymore. I just wanna pay and be done without anyone bothering me every month or year while tryina eat my sammich.
@@rogersockwellyeah it’s like. Can I just get to the point where I know I won’t be homeless. Just let me get to the spot where there’s a place I know I can stay and not get kicked out. 😂😂😂. I’ll store some dried goods to keep me going if shit ever hits the fan. 😂. Let me just have that space so I can relax and just work for food and extras.
You know a man is happy and loves his wife when every chance he gets he talks about how wonderful his wife is. I hope everyone can find a partner in life that makes them as happy as Bill and Nia are for each other.
My parents fought horribly, verbally and physically when we were toddlers. It really does fuck you up for life. And bullies in school didn't help, and my parents sent me to school in "that shirt".
@@amberfuchs398 💯 There's a book called The Body Keeps Score...you hold onto it all and then there's everything you've described symptomatic of the trauma.
Well, Use Bill as an example that you could go through a rough childhood but it doesn’t mean you can’t work on leaving that in the passed and have a happy life.
Neal, do you realize the amount of information, acceptance and healing you and your guests provide? Or are you simply comfortable knowing that you have made men understand the need for therapy feel like just hanging with a friend. Thank you for everything you put into this show. I very much appreciate Bill Burr's realist view on life over the years as well. Salute gentlemen.
Im 37. Been working in warehouses for 20 years. Bill hit the nail on the head describing warehouse work and warwhouse workers. Musicians, class clowns and addicts 😂😂😂
Tech Bros are just the manifestation of massive corporations, that happen to be in tech. Any company that big forgets about people and only cares about money. Like Neil says, the whole [corporate] system is predicated on fucking people.
A lot of us feel the same ! ... i still made mistakes but my daughter at least had love and security .. she s now 27 .. and just started liking me again :-)
I’m probably gonna break even, I had a pretty good childhood. My mom really tried her best in an unfair situation, and still gave my brother and me plus extra.
When ATC had that poker game, Bill talked about repeating a grade. Theo Von calls him Billy TwoTimes. Like a mean 4th grader. That's his name to me now.
Bill is a curious minded individual for sure. I love his comparison about the greatest generation being launched like a satellite put on a specific trajectory and I was like where did that come from. But yeah, it's an accurate metaphor
If you’re smart you know humble goes a long way. Letterman, Joe Rogan, Norm Macdonald- they know to play dumb to comic effect, and to stay curious to ask questions to get smarter.Just repeating what they’ve said- I’m so dumb I don’t even know how to measure it. ( surely the internet can tell me.)
I give him tons of credit for evolving, but also know he married a star in Nia. She's got humor and wisdom and patience. She's the perfect foil for him.
Bill couldn’t be more right about those early jobs being the most fun of all. I worked unloading trucks at Pier 1 and then as a manager at Abercrombie and I miss them both every single day now in the “real world”
Hi Neal-love ya. Bill-I’m 54 and I used to be great at cartwheels. I haven’t done one in 40 years but often think that I’d love to try it again. The image of you crawling over to the couch after your attempt has reminded me that I am old as fu*k and should let that dream die along with any “athletic” aspirations.
Bill is one of my favorites because he is both schools of modern comedy.... He's an old school traditional comedian, but he's also done a lot of personal "emo" material. Watching Bill mature, and grow in a positive way has been great to see. He's relatable and flawed, but trying to be a better person, and sharing the embarrassing and hilarious transitions.
You can tell he has thought a lot about what is really right and wrong and I think he is pretty solid in his morals and judgement. Bill I’m sure would laugh at that.
Yes, when he said he was metal not grunge because he’s” angry “not “emotional”(sensitive) I was like COME ON, I call BS. Couldn’t believe he’s got that blind spot. lol.
Hi Neal. I liked the Bill Burr interview. He always gives a good interview because he has the charisma that comes from linear integrity. His compass moves him to accept people as information worth knowing. That is a high primate skill that can save your life for the better.
Bill is the best comedian right now and a sensible, courageous and intelligent man because he's honest with himself and his limits as well as with others and theirs. In a world of bullshitters and fakeness, honesty is like clean air . Amazing how is growing getting older. Always interested in his take of things
Never expected such insightful parental advice. I have a 2.5 year old and what Bill said about explaining to them why other kids are mean, something I've often wondered about how to explain when that time comes, and letting them wear what they want is fantastic advice.
Neal is such a good listener. I'm not making a joke here. He's so empathetic and good at unobtrusively steering the conversation. This is the most genuine I've ever seen Bill on a podcast or interview of any kind.
You’re right. A great podcast that fits your description is “Take Your Shoes Off” with Rick Glassman. Bill was on it - check that out- if you don’t like it, I’ll owe you $100.
I like what he considered a compliment in the beginning was basically, you look like the most dangerous nerd ever, that’s like the worst compliment ever
If I ever go back into therapy, I want Neal Brennan as my therapist. As to Mr. Burr, absolutely one of my favorite entertainers right up there with the late great Robin Williams. This is the 2nd Blocks podcast I've listened to. Really enjoying these! Thank you, Neal!
40:26 my first job I actually enjoyed was in a Warehouse. Exactly like Bill describes, the vibes were "Leave us be, let us have fun, and we'll get the job done, with ease" ❤ Musicians, Class Clowns, Film Nerds, all types of Creatives just like he said. I later fell into Kitchens/Linecooking, and the vibes are similar, albeit turned up to 11, lol.
The part about wondering who he would have been without trauma was resonant. There were several parts of this interview where Bill offers a glimpse of that person. His inner sage seems like a generous person, and it’s rewarding to see him getting in touch.
1:05:17 “IT HAUNTS ME-who is I supposed to be?” Has me STUNNED! Like, Is there any possible way you could be more on track, aligned with your destiny accomplished in your career. Happy with your family wealthy famous healthy, respected by your peers and heroes, following your dreams- AS IF YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO BE SOMEONE “ GOOD”? Oh. My. God.
Neal is one of the few guys that can talk emotions with Bill and not somehow trigger him at the same time. A couple of well formed human beings. Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life.
President Biden said at a fundraiser last night in Texas: "This defeated looking man came up to me and said: 'Mr. President I need your help. I'm in crushing debt. I'm completely wiped out.' I had to say, 'Donald, I can't help you'." Biden would wipe the floor with dementia Donald in any debate.
It's funny how Neal and Bill think very differently, and it shows itself when Neal misinterprets things. It's funny because I must think like Bill on most of these things, because I immediately see Bill's kind of "Uhh, no, you missed the mark" face, and feel validated. Not a knock on Neal, just an observation.
I think most people relate more to Bill. It is probably a component of his level of success. It's certainly one of the reasons Bill has a podcast that is incredibly successful and all he does is talk to himself. That said, even if Neal isnt quite as relatable, he goes and makes a show like this. A show where he reaches out and is intentional about bridging the gap.
So true what you say about feeding the crew, Bill! Those little things as someone who works as freelance lighting/stagehand make you realize that people somewhat care ❤
I think he just likes to be sure he understands what someone is saying. What is really jarring to me, as a people-pleaser, is how easily he will immediately vocalize disagreement.
Hitchens actually said heaven would be like a celestial North Korea, and that's why even if it existed he wouldn't want to go there and would prefer oblivion
Agree with Neal, Bill is an all time great (his bits about Cleo, his black and white special, etc.). I suspect Bill is really one of the most "blocked" guys out there because he alludes to lots of stuff but is very guarded about actually discussing his father and brothers. Which is fine, and I hope everything continues on the upswing for him; it seems like it is.
He doesn’t talk about them publicly because he wants to protect their privacy. He’s really not a blocked person at all, very self-aware and has a lot of insight.
Theres a way Bill handles people who he doesn't view as a peer, or people that suck up to him too much. I must have watched 800 too many interviews but I can always spot the difference. Lol
This was Burr at his very best, intelligent, humane, thoughtful and compassionate, mixed in with his wit and great fucking jokes. Illuminating. He's always smarter than whatever host he's on with.
@@fuckgoogle8661 Disagree. Of course it depends on what we call smart, and what we prioritize. Bill is not well-informed but he's a very clear thinker, and he's extremely emotionally intelligent, in a way that Neal isn't. Neal gets the trees but not the forest. He's afflicted by self-importance. I find him a little hard to listen to because of it.
I disageee. I think Neal is extremely emotionally intelligent. There is no better or worse here. Just two very different yet very similar beings here doing the dance of relating on the human condition. Long live Burr And Brennan.
Bill Burr is the type of individual that for the right person he wud be the perfect and best counselor in the world. Truthful straightforward caring transparent challenging but soooo effective.
I just imagine him takes that kid on play dates, to the state fair and then dropping them off at his moms house and thanking their mom and that's that.
Bill Burr thoughts on the world are so close to mine it’s scary. That’s probably why he’s one of my favorite comedians. For example people cant be scared of the afterlife because ppl are willing to do the worst things in the world and fuck over so many ppl to be able to have abundance of stuff they dont even need. Life is so short is crazy what people have to do in order to have a normal regular good life.
@@Dr_Jim57what a dumb comment. If he relates to it, it is about him, and the whole goal of this podcast in general is to open discussions that its viewers can relate to. If it wasn’t about us, the viewers, why the f else would they be taping, editing, and uploading for public broadcast the conversation they had here.
Working at a warehouse was the most depressing job I ever had. On the upside it was the motivation I needed to pursue something that I actually enjoyed
I love how he subverts expectations. I've seen BB before in interviews, like this, where someone will say "Don't you think that..." and then he'll be like, "No."
The last comedian I saw live was Tom Segura at the Mirage late December 2019. At that same time I had already had tickets to see Bill Burr March 2020. It broke my heart that I never got to see Bill Burr live. Because he is by far one of my top three favorite comedians.
The way he ripped into the Greatest Generation mythos was phenomenal. It reminds us of all those heroes we celebrate when we think about Pearl Harbor and D-Day and reminds us "yea a lot of them were racists and wanted only white people in their neighborhoods. And some were drunks who disrespected their wives, and some even beat them." His ability to capture the highest and lowest aspects of humanity in one sentence shows you his emotional and moral intellect. No heroes, no villains, just people being people.
