David Letterman | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | EPISODE ONE 

Dave flipped it on him. He asked Neal more questions than Neal asked him. Dave is brilliant.

For my generation, Letterman is a comedy god. There's really no way to fully express just how influential he was, both on fans and on a generation of comics, actors, writers, and directors

Dave is really good at steering the conversation away from himself.

I will be watching every single one of these episodes. Neal tried his best to get Dave to be vulnerable, and possibly succeeded more than anyone has on video/audio. For many of us who count Dave as a hero growing up, it felt like Neal was eloquently digging deeper and affirming Dave on our behalf. It was admirable and entertaining. Dave seems to think “no one wants to hear this immensely successful person go on about his problems”, but for all of us we’re thinking “this comedy legend struggles with the same types of things I do!” And that helps makes people feel less alone. Can’t wait for the next episode!

Dave's happiness and excitement at learning about Bart's insecurities is savage and hilarious. 😆🙏😌

It's amazing that Dave can't see himself the way we see him: An absolute legend.

David Letterman added more humor and intelligence to my average day than any one else I can think of during my late teenage years. Thank you Dave!

Just finished the Tigerbelly (legendary) episode in time to start this one... yay!

Loved the last line, "and I wished I could have had a tv show for 30 years." to give Dave perspective.

NEAL!!! I’m SOOOOO Happy You’re Baaaaack!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 😃😃😃 I really miss Bianca…I hope she’s doing something she loves!! When David Letterman said “this is crap” near the beginning of the episode, and you said “No, this is good b/c people wanna hear this, and no one talks about it!” I was slapping the countertop, like yes!! Dave must understand that his being vulnerable like that was deeply moving as were your last two specials and Podcast. That authenticity and being genuine, that’s the good stuff. Thanks Neal. Welcome back to my ears for an hour or so per week. They’re soooo happy to have you. 😘😆

Just when you thought you couldn't love Letterman anymore than you already do. Dave, so good to hear you open up. Amazing.

I've been with Dave since my teens in the 80's. I love him and both shows! Loved this interview! Thank you!

Just listening to his voice of reason, his voice of humor, his voice of modesty and his voice of honesty reminds me whats been missing in my life .... Dave you were one of a kind and are greatly missed today ....

Been waiting for Neal to get back into a podcast and here it is!!!

Found it!!! So excited for this.

My high school crush (Dave) & my current crush (Neal) podcasting together - what a treat! So glad you're podding again, Neal!

I'm so glad he called Bert. I can imagine him giggling when he got the message.

This is unbelievable. I've loved Dave since I discovered him as a 14-year-old in 1988 - he's the reason I got into comedy. NEVER have I seen an interview this good. Dave usually deflects so much that he rarely reveals much, but this was just shocking in how open he is. Kudos!!

I don’t know where to show my appreciation for your special but you’ve raised the bar for sure

Neil, this was so powerful and generous. Thank you, and Dave.

Retirement seems to be treating Dave very kindly. He looks great, so laid back & care free. What a legend.

Damn I miss Dave so much. He created so many epic moments by just being himself.

Dave being vulnerable and sincere. What an interview.

You've got me hooked Neal. There's a thread of thoughtfulness and empathy that runs through your conversation that cuts through the pain. Well done its really valuable to the listener like myself!

Dave is a Legend. Neal is absolutely brilliant. What a great episode!

Towards the end of the interview I became obsessed with how close their shoes were to each other

Love seeing Dave open up. Hilarious seeing him talk about Bert!

Best way to spend my day off! Been looking forward to this podcast!

Two of my favorite. How has nobody told me this happened! A year ago!!!???

The part on Bret Kreischer was the BEST!!! Made my whole freaking week!! Can't wait to hear Bert talk about it!!

Shit this is probably the best Dave interview I have ever seen, and the podcast is great too! Love the editing , the inserted shots, really cool.

Weird how Dave doesn’t realize how he changed the world in a dramatic, lasting, and profound way. Every comic working today is indebted to him. But it’s the self doubt that makes him so appealing. Been watching him since the very first episode of Late Night when I was in high school. My generation worships him, metaphorically speaking.

You are the Brene Brown of comedy. I can’t wait to see your TED talk.

This is so great. I hope these two get together for another conversation. Great chemistry between these two.

FAINLLY! More Neal Brennan content / talks! I clicked so hard on this and am glad! Welcome back to podcasting Neal!!!!!!!!

I loved your stand up special! I watched it twice🙌🏾 So creative👌🏾

Neal is such a great conversationalist. He needs his own interview show. Simply wonderful

Calling bert is the best homage to bert. He calls everyone all the time forever lol

I watched just about every show that Letterman did. Some were better than others but it was ALWAYS worth watching. No matter what his insecurities say.

Every time I see Neal I fall more and more in love with him ❤️

Dave Letterman show was the absolute best thing on TV back in the day. I still miss spending time with him every night.

Neal… loved the champs, same with how Neal Feel, and I’m so happy you’ve returned to this form of media. You came out swinging with a fuckin HEAVY hitter of a guest for episode 1, so thanks for this free content dude, and glad to see you again.

Congrats on the special, Neil. Glad you're doing this pod, gonna be a fun and informative one 👍

Yes!! More please🙏🏻; Everyone has ‘blocks’, some are more self aware and some are too aware. Such a relatable and lovely convo. Thank you.

Thank you, Neal. For those of us who love Dave, this was a real treat. Great questions. And I think we all know to what degree you made Bert's day/week/month. A voice message from David Letterman?? That's fuel for that particular fat man's fire. Tremendous. We'll be right back.

I discovered Late Night with David Letterman in it's second season. I was 13 and dealing with all that comes with that. Letterman's humor and perspective made sense to me when nothing else seemed to. I have been a fan since that moment. Now that I'm in my early 50's, Letterman is still providing me with a point view that is relevant and much needed. Dave has embraced new mediums, is a fan and supporter of younger comedians. He is curious and open to learning new things and integrates that into his life. He is aging but not growing old because he is still trying to figure it out. It is a distinction with a difference and Letterman, then and more importantly now, is example to look to when I try to figure out how I want to try to be. Oh, and he's as funny as ever.

so surprised this isn't on loop on Bert's Insta. Great interview Neal, look forward to future episodes.

This is by far one of the best interviews I’ve ever listened to. Well done!

Ughhhh this was very enjoyable and now I have to add another Podcast to my already packed sched lol. Great ep.

Didn't think I would love this podcast as much as I do. Guests with depth. Something new ❤

I loved Blocks. I suffer from PTSD Depression and always felt like no matter what I did or achieved, I just couldn't make myself feel happy. That special made me feel connected, unalone, and validated. And, it was so fucking hilarious. I think Dave Chapelle said when you can laugh at a past trauma, you can start healing from that shit. Keep doing great art Neal. I love your work.

This is easily the most approachable I’ve ever seen Dave. Great stuff, love to see it

Loved everything about this. Two amazing guys with actual brains discussing real things. Brilliant.

David letterman is everything🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Here from day#1. Can’t wait for more of these!

I grew up watching Dave with my mom. She had such a crush on him Always Team Letterman because he has always been actually funny, with a point of view. I'm glad Neal got to tell him that he's such a cool fixture in American life. It's also eye-opening to hear Dave say that he wishes he could've done what comics like Neal are doing now. We all really do have our own internal bully.

Wow! I love that Dave is such a good judge of people and has such good taste in comedy. He's such a great guy and this is so good. Congrats Neal!

Back when Dave was still on the air every night, I had an intensely vivid dream that he and I were sitting on a couch and someone was sitting between us. Neither of us liked this person in the middle and we made fun of him when he wasn't looking. Then he finally left and Dave and I had become instant friends, and we talked and talked. I mean it felt so real that sometimes I look at him now and it takes me a while to remember that it was only a dream and we never met.

I’m happy we still get to hear Dave’s voice, that he’s not become a hermit, like Carson. We (I) need his sanity.

Love you entirely Neal. Great conversation with one of the greats of our time. Regardless of any self-doubts that Dave may have, he is truly a national treasure and has helped so many people with his silly TV show. You guys both recognizing each other's commitment to the craft is great. Sub-scribed!

Crazy how Dave doesn’t understand how much his openness and vulnerability helps other people. This is therapeutic and inspiring af.

This was an excellent podcast and its only the first episode!! I definitely needed to hear some of this and I can't wait to the next one 🥰

Oh, I can't wait to watch every one of these. Excellent interview, Neal.

Loved this. Dave defined late night cool. And his more recent,"...needs no introduction" kills! He is a hilarious storyteller who brings out the best in his interview guests. But Dave's own stories (such the one about meeting up with his old pals and bringing a cake) make me laugh every time I think of them. Really enjoying Neal too. Just finished Marc Maron with Neal yesterday. Great series!

GenX loves you SO MUCH, Dave. Your show in the 80’s was everything.

Love the show,...anytime I can see David on screen its awesome. Thanks guys!

Great job Neal.

Great interview! More insight to Letterman and Neal than I've ever seen outside of Neal's most recent show. Loved every minute of it! Thanks for all the hard work and talent in bringing this together. Looking forward to many more.

I loved this. Neil is such a great host.

Man, this is my favorite interview with Dave I've ever seen, because I didn't know that there was other people in this world that might be almost as sick as me. But now I know.👏🏽 (4th edit)

I have never heard of you until stumbling across these, but your interviews with Dave and Jay have me hooked!!

Construction is honestly full of those important life moments. Wether you get both your boots caught in some wet concrete and fell and left a perfect ass print and everyone laughed, or a steel framed window drops off the crane and someone pushes you out of the way, life happens everywhere, you will remember work. (So don't just try to have a good time do things to make it a good time)

Excited to watch this. Wondering if Bianca will pop in at some point!

All Praise the Lord Neal is back and with the GOAT.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE David Letterman! He blazed a trail of comedy for everyone who followed. He is a titan!

Grew up watching Letterman's NBC late night show, he was my favorite tv host at the time...really appreciate this interview, thank you :)

Well that's about the best possible guest you could have in the first episode lol

Excellent interview, Neil you are awesome. You are my latest favorite comedian. Love your latest Netflix specials

I love how Dave always ends up interviewing the host when he's on someone's show. Especially in the Norm MacDonald memorial show.

Yay so happy to hear from Neal in podcast form again ☺️

New Neal podcast? Yes please! Neal is consistently one of my favorite comedians, favorite podcast guests, and favorite everything. I personally just relate to him so much, with his anxiety and the host of other mental issues that he often speaks on, I just feel a certain kinship with him lol. On top of which, he always makes me laugh

Great pod! Blocks is the new jam in the castverse. Your interview approach is from an angle that nobody can do except specifically you. I’m looking forward to seeing more comedians telling their Block stories. Cheers Neal!

Love you Dave and miss your nightly show. You do look more comfortable and happy now.

Neal is on his third podcast. More podcasts than specials is an interesting resume.

If there's a world championship for conversationalists Dave would win. He just steers the conversation wherever he wants it to go.

Neal... this was great. I'm just getting caught up. Thanks, David. Geeese, I always feel like I'm part of your conversations. Great BLOCKS

Yeah yeah yeah we're glad to see you back, but when are you gonna bring back Bianca?

Neal, this is phenomenal. I love Dave and every minute of this.

Neil is going to get even bigger with this podcast, he's obviously going all out for it. He's one of the best speakers in comedy.

Why am I soooo fuccin happy Neal is on RU-vid. 🥳🥳🥳

We could not have done a better job interviewing Dave than Neal did. Very, very well done.

Neal, you are a very good interviewer. Your heart open light hearted genuine demeanor works. Bless you for doing such great work. With so many celeb podcasts, this feels honest. Thanks

This is a top tier podcast for sure! We need more of this!

Neal is a fantastic interviewer

Amazing - you know how to interview really well, Neal. Especially someone whose job it was to interview people for so long. Those were the questions that needed to be asked and you showed good chemistry on camera. Please keep doing more

I loved the morning show. The bits and the cast of characters was insane.

The freshness of this encounter was buoyed by the gorgeous set. Two golden personalities just hanging out in the big time. Love you guys 🦁🧡🦁

Neal this is probably the best thing I have ever seen on RU-vid. Thanks you so much, I really needed this. Also you have a heart of gold and we are lucky to have you. Keep doing you, it's the best and it helps bring light into the darkness.

This so excellent. Dave is the best and Neal is up there as well. I'll be seeing all of these. Great experience.

David Letterman is one of my great heroes. His smart humility and comedy wisdom are second to none. He's relatable to a common man like myself. He is tuned in and erudite. He has steered generations of people like me more than he knows. From Tom Waits to Harvey Pekar, Dave showed himself as a mirror to his guest. This was a tremendous interview. Thank you Neal Brennan. Cody