#3 mics

[boburnhamhistorian]

Have you all watched Neal Brennan's latest special called Blocks on Netflix?

It's SO good, and it even has a shout-out to Bo!

Anyway, in honor of the special (and its incredible ending), here's a short post about the two comics:

1. Neal was an early champion of Inside, even tweeting about it the day after it was released

2. Neal attended the Netflix Is a Joke brunch with all the major comedians in May (including John Mulaney, Jerrod Carmichael and Bo—Neal is the one in the pink shirt and shades)

3. In a Consequence video, Neal discusses Bo and how his start on YouTube protected him from the harsh grind of comedy clubs. Neal also brings up "Can't Handle This" and how Bo finally named his mental health issue in Make Happy

4. In a recent New Yorker interview, Neal says that he texted Bo and Jerrod about his special's artistic set! 🤯

Neal Brennan Longs for Connection

Andrew Marantz interviews the comedian Neal Brennan, who has a Netflix special called “Blocks,” about Dave Chapelle, ayahuasca, the ethics o

He specifically mentions their respective masterpieces and how they've influenced his upcoming work as well:

So Derek and I have an ongoing conversation about how to do shows that are more than just a press conference. Bo [Burnham], Jerrod [Carmichael]—I think those guys are of the same mind, too, which is: this can be more than a press conference. I think at one point while I was in rehearsals I texted Bo and Jerrod a picture of the set, like, “I hope you’re happy."

“Rothaniel,” and “Inside,” and, hopefully, my specials, and “Nanette,” and [Mike] Birbiglia’s specials, and Hasan [Minhaj]’s specials and Derek’s specials—I’m sure there’s somebody I’m forgetting—they’re doing something else besides the press conference.

Hope you've enjoyed this quick look at Neal Brennan and his "traumedy" (as he calls it). You can stream Blocks now—and it is well worth it! ✌🏼

[vidaagridulce]

Watching “free churro” for the first time and then “Neal Brennan 3 mics” on the same day was the worst idea I’ve ever had, I hate how much I can relate to this two, they both described what is like growing up with abusive parents in the way I’ve been doing it for years, with a few jokes in the middle so it doesn’t get too dark.

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[nprfreshair]

'Chappelle's Show' Co-Creator Moves Into The Limelight With '3 Mics'

After working mostly as a behind-the-scenes guy with Chappelle’s Show and Inside Amy Schumer, Neal Brennan is stepping out as a performer with his new Netflix special, ‘3 Mics.’ Brennan tells Terry Gross that he didn't get serious about stand-up until Chappelle's Show, which he co-created and co-wrote, ended abruptly after Dave Chappelle left the country. 

Brennan also tells Terry why he and Chappelle decided they would not divulge who wrote what for Chapelle’s Show: 

I knew when we wrote together, that he would get all the credit in comedy, and I would get all the credit in show biz. So in comedy clubs, someone once referred to me as Dave's typist in the past, that he would get the credit because he was a really well known comedian and I would get all the credit in show biz , because I was a white person, so therefore they're predisposed to give me the credit over a black guy. And I was also the writer, and in LA, the writer is the organized task master, and the one who organizes the talent's voice -- Dave being the talent. People don't want to believe that you're both talented, they want to believe there's this simple explanation of like Neil is Dave's typist or Dave is this crazy genius that Neil types for or Neil is this puppet master who is telling Dave what to say, and how to say it and where to say it.  And both are insulting, so I was just like let's keep it anonymous, so people can't divide and conquer and it's just a respect thing.”

Listen to the interview.

Photo credit: Neal Brennan

[mermanofthesoil]

Sometimes the world can feel like a room that's filling up with water. And for me to be able to think of a joke is like an air bubble. And I can take the oxygen I get into my lungs and it can carry me forward. Things can be overwhelming and scary and hurtful, but thankfully my brain can descramble things... and form a joke. Like, just for one second, things slow down... and I can win. Like, I can beat life. It's the best. And it's so personal. And it's something I'm so grateful for.

Neal Brennan: 3 Mics