Andrew Santino | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | EPISODE FIVE

[@CaNdY18x37]

When Andrew said his mom was his hero, it almost made me tear up. That was so sweet .

[@cliveowen334]

I am SO glad you got Santino on this. To be in the same calibre of guests as you've had already, and I'm guessing some of the superstars to come, it's fantastic. He's such a good podcaster, a really good actor in whatever movie or show you catch him in, and of course an amazing stand up. His special was hilarious. Sounds like he's paid me to write this lol but I'm honestly just that much of a fan.

[@tonymarselle8812]

Good podcaster, boring stand up.

[@Betty-Boop809]

I agree, he’s an all-around great entertainer. Loved his special.

[@TheDJOblivion]

Stfu and reboot "the knick"

[@pattyroyce9529]

Such a good special and so excited to watch this

[@andreipsen7028]

@@tonymarselle8812 saw him live and he murdered tho!! He may not be your cup of tea

[@abochelopr]

I don’t know why, but the morbid ending was right on cue for this podcast. Sometimes we don’t get past our blocks in an hour and a half. I think this one deserves other episode in season two or three to see how that boulder is going… before it kills everyone!

[@dylanking8294]

Neal. My dude. I am so happy you decided to do this pod. Thank you. Please PLEASE, keep the replay in the pod. It is such great idea and it really shows that the time and effort has been made to make this a uniquely enjoyable Neal Brennan production, just like everything else you have done. Stay safe and I wish you the best.

[@rbbearthwormjim]

Andrew actually try's thou nearly everything Neal seems to do is boring as hell and this is after me trying to listen to him multiple time there's only so much you can ride on the coat tails form a show helped create more then 10 years ago

[@dylanking8294]

@@rbbearthwormjim that's your opinion and I respect it but a lot of ppl enjoy Neal because he is very real and curious.

[@DannySullivanMusic]

that's right. _100%_ correct dude

[@Smiley-Coyote]

@@dylanking8294 I'm with you man, I love the little replays that he does in it, this was the first episode of Neal's podcast I've seen, a great introduction to it for sure and I'm about to watch more episodes, always loved Neal for his open vulnerability, honesty and his jokes too. Very refreshing! This is most serious I've ever seen Santino be on anything, and I'm all here for it, it's comforting to see people you think don't suffer from the issues they discussed, which myself and many others struggle with, and yet these people still get on that stage, in front of these podcast cameras and do their thing. I hope this podcast blows up the way it deserves, this is an extra dose of a medicine I didn't know I needed as much as I imagined. Excellent concept and work Neal!

[@ariesqueen7493]

@@Smiley-Coyote your gonna luv the Andrew Schulz episode

[@KING_PHILLIP]

I think this particular episode of this particular podcast is what has finally convinced me to start filming and producing my own content. Enough anxiety and excuses and being scared and crippled. 😤 Thanks Andrew, thanks Neal, this was absolutely incredible. 🤗

[@ratatouillefightclub]

Yay! Best of luck

[@Bokertko]

It's literally your name. You were born for this. You already have random strangers up voting you just because you mentioned creating content and its only been 7 hours. You got this. Just be your self, it's the only original thing that isn't already out there. Best of luck.

[@DannySullivanMusic]

i concur. absolutely right dude

[@father3dollarbill]

Good luck

[@shijo222]

Good luck 🎉

[@Sammiecheeks16]

i thought i absolutely adored Andrew before...boy after this pod, i couldnt be more #teamandrewforlife!! youre doing such a service here neal and i know youve heard it already a trillion times before but thank you for blessing us with such a brilliant, original, best version of a podcast!! in a world full of ppl just looking to capitalize over the phenomenon of "shooting the shit for money" aka what podcasting has become (lol), you have once again proven why everything you do is absolute gold! you are a true genius and truly in a world where ppl are popular for seemingly no reason, you deserve to be given all the accolades for your true greatness!!

[@Jays1fan1]

Don't people realize that the only reason younger people are drinking less is because they are doing more drugs? They are just trading one vice for another, and I don't think they are any better off.

[@GetCaught]

I watched one episode with Bobby and it’s very entertaining but the YT ads are too often and ruins the listening experience so it’s a hard for me to go back, a bit reluctant , not a troll or a negative comment just feedback, hopefully this gets addressed

[@billydaniel5029]

Santino and Neal need to just do a podcast together that's half serious half funny

[@buntjohn]

Another great episode. Andrew is really down to earth.

[@DannySullivanMusic]

for real. totally perfect

[@SeaOrcRonnie]

Be careful Neil. Andrew is a bad friend.

[@benzenelover]

Adult criteria for friendship: 1) You like each other 2) You trade contact information 3) You interact outside of the initial context under which you met A person who only meets 1 and 2 can be a contextual friend, but not a general all around friend. For example, you know someone at the gym, you two get along, have traded phone numbers and even call/text regularly BUT you only ever see each other at the gym; that's your gym friend, not your friend friend. You start doing other things besides the gym with your "gym" friend, now you are "friend" friends

[@CCitis]

The friendship stuff really made me think about things. I’ve struggled into my 30s with the fact that the guys I grew up with and spent so much time with have faded away. I feel like I have tried to make an effort to connect and reach out and hang out, but it just never lines up for whatever reason. And I sit here realizing I have very very few friends. There are guys who I see making an effort to connect with me too, but at some point why am I trying to force a connection when I clearly don’t mean as much to them as they did to me… I feel like there are a million excuses that get in the way but if you want to get together and spend time, it will happen if there is mutual love and respect. Very interesting.

[@angeliquew69]

I've been on an overload of watching every podcast Santino has been on in the past 2wks. Absolutely Love his new Netflix Special👍🏼👍🏼 I've been a sub to both his pod's since day one... I just can't seem to get enough of him 😊💕

[@Betty-Boop809]

I’m the same way.

[@Frank7489]

Santino is podcast gold. One of the best in the game right now

[@Dumballa]

Alright that was a great job. Felt Santino was being real and open. He was being deep and thoughtful, then would go silly and return seamlessly to straight talk. That's a skill.

[@stephaniehalloran4447]

I will follow Santino to every pod. These two are just good guys. And that's exactly why I enjoyed this

[@Liquid--Bacon]

Just finished Andrew Santiono's 'Cheeseburger' and it was delicious! Love both of these guys!

[@corriewright987]

I'm watching this again. The friendship segment got me. Well done y'all, much love.

[@SpOrAtiK]

I'm that person at home thinking alcohol is affecting him more than he realises or wants to admit to himself.

[@stevehunt914]

Neal, you're really doing something special here. (I've seen ALL of your specials and am overjoyed whenever i hear about a new one - just so you know) It makes me REALLY happy that you and Santino are close, it says a lot about both of you. I love that you were able to provide a side to Cheeto that we don't usually see. Thank you for your service!

[@manle011]

I think this is the podcast I always wanted to make. Being honest about these blocks is some of the most interesting things people have to say about themselves. So cool.

[@tstafford81]

DO IT! There's room for everyone.

[@karenhickman1864]

Maybe the darkness is about Santino. Maybe Seinfeld was not revealing it on the comedy show he has reported his best friends when on other podcasts. George Wallace has been his friends for 45 years. See what George says about Seinfeld. I think Santino’s response says more about his darkness than Seinfeld’s

[@deannad9105]

I have never related to Santino more. I had a Mom that would snatch us by our arms for walking in any adult's way and God forbid if we tried to interrupt an adult while they were speaking. (And now I hate kids that don't walk single file in stores and think they deserve space in the aisle! lol). And it's such a Catholic move to expect the worst out of every situation. You don't want to jinx anything with positivity🙅‍♀️😂

[@zehmyan]

People DO love it Neal.

[@PityFunk]

The part about friendship changing. I always see my relationships and my participation as being very intentional so to see other people struggle with the reality that they are subject to change are comforting.

[@BunMinami]

Andrew’s story about his friend saying they weren’t friends reminded me of The Banshees of Inisherin, a movie that I bet he would love. I could even see Andrew playing Colin Farrell’s character in that movie.

[@tstafford81]

Agreed! (about your sentiment in general; have not seen that movie) I think we've bastardized that word with the advent of social media, and this conversation breathed a bit of life back into the guts of it. Whitney Cummings asks EVERY guest on her podcast, "are we friends?" and I think that's self-serving and disingenuous. There are all kinds of people I like just fine but aren't friends with, per se. And like, that's okay.

[@JoannStrand]

Love Andrew Santino! You two had great chemistry. Great questions and insightful answers.

[@mykaub]

anyone else think the lighting (especially on Neal) and the framing NEEDS to be addressed? lol He looks grey and Andrew looked like a little kid lmaooooo No hate, love the show lol

[@baschoen23]

Santino will get me to click anything he's in. Love to hear the guy talk. Thanks Neal Brennan

[@rbbearthwormjim]

Neals coasting

[@lyndacoppola3479]

The convo about friends really got me. Struggling with holding on to friendships has always bogged me down. I need to let go of this fantasy of having best friends

[@0nkeylikecookie]

same

[@Elmerphant]

I love this conversation because I tell people all the time Friendships in Adulthood are extremely valuable. Therapist here and I really stress that friendships when you are an adult are very important. Especially when you are married (because they can fall away but they help you stay grounded, sane, affirmed, and connected to yourself outside of your spouse/kids). And when you are single they can fill that void which brings you loneliness. "It takes a village" isn't just for raising kids. It's for being a human. We need all types of relationships in our lives. I'm really happy dudes are talking about friendships and the emotional toll it takes. It's human and more dudes need to verbalize that they need friends as much as women do. Great conversation.

[@Photik]

The part on friendship really hit hard for me. Thank you Andrew and Neal for being so vulnerable about this subject and block that we don't necessarily talk about in society. Great podcast. Looking forward to more in the near future.

[@angusbanks6239]

This podcast makes me realize why Neil is such a brilliant sketch writer. His mind thinks of such hilarious situations and then adds specific details to those situations so effortlessly. There's probably a whole season's worth of skits someone could pull from this episode.

[@SonOfBillyWagner]

😂

[@BWoodDFW]

I always read comments saying “they should do a podcast together” when santino is a guest. That’s because he knows how to morph to the person next to him and use their energy to determine how he presents himself! The best in the game Cheeto!!!

[@Betty-Boop809]

YES, you do see it often on any podcast he’s a guest on. To me, he’s the best podcast guest and host. He’s so good at controlling the chaotic rhythm of BF’s and any guest he has on Whiskey Ginger, even someone I don’t know, I feel like I know the guest afterward.

[@terranniet]

Bad Friends pod is a testament to this sentiment

[@poindextertunes]

BIG 📠📠📠📠📠

[@DannySullivanMusic]

this is 1000% correct man

[@lifesquixotic]

It’s called empathy 😊

[@andrewwidger3879]

I've loved Santino for years but after Bad Friends/Whiskey Ginger/Dave/Cheeseburger/following fucking SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO (not to mention the first guest being David Letterman) this dude is gonna be everywhere 🙏🏻This podcast is becoming one of my favorites of all time

[@Betty-Boop809]

Santino brought me to this podcast, as always he was a great guest, really enjoyed this episode. I’ll be back. Also, loved Cheeseburger.

[@KING_PHILLIP]

It's a real great project😎🤙

[@trackalex]

What a great one Neal! Love UNCLE TITO! Love you Andrew (wish it was longer !)

[@LimorG]

Santino's last sentence describing the movie of his life made me tear up... He's such a real one 🧡

[@somebodysnobody]

This is an absolute pleasure 🤌🏻 Santino, one of my favourite humans & comedians. Neal, one of the greatest conversationalist & top shelf people.

[@chef24jim]

Santino's block #1.... a grocery store... I get furious over people's lack of awareness.

[@shanebaker51]

Andrews special was great. Thank you Neal for putting this show together. It's a great listen

[@cloudbloom]

Love me some cheeto. I relate so hard to the social courtesy thing, even in my own house I'm always aware of being "in the way" whenever someone needs to walk by and it is so aggravating when others seem oblivious when I'm trying to move past. It's worse when family does it to me, makes me feel like I don't even exist to them but in public it's irritating as well. Neal saying that we humans are an ecosystem is spot on, be aware of your surroundings, say excuse me and consider the personal space of others around you. Great episode guys thanks for this🙏 *I gotta add that I watched Andrew's new special all the way through and it was genuinely excellent, hilarious and insightful. He should be proud fr

[@mifflinfinity]

The level of Santino’s vulnerability on this one melted my heart

[@stockbag]

I prefer that those who achieve monetary success enjoy it privately and not throw it in less-fortunate people's faces, so his instincts ring true and admirable to me.

[@devanpitts3799]

Getting Billy Burr on will put this podcast on the map. Make it happen NEAL!!!

[@ace_woe]

Just watched 🍔 last night & holy 💩 that closing bit... to quote Uncle Joey: "TREMENDOUS."

[@TekNoSolja]

I watch/listen to many podcasts, and this has now become one I look forward to every week (or wenever they come)….. I have more blocks then most my friends combined, and I throughly enjoy listening to successful comedians have the same shit.

[@Mmmwwwmmmwwwmwmwmwmwmw]

Santino: it’s so weird, I do so much all day, feeling tired and when I put my head down I fall asleep.

[@roberttweed7353]

Neil, your stuff is always amazing. Thank you so much for the work you do on all of the amazing content. Andrew, I loved seeing this vulnerable side to you, tearing down the socially built testosterone mortared wall and having an open and honest conversation about friendship. I don't think I've ever seen such an open conversation about friendship between two adults. As someone who relies on these great podcasts to get through my work day, I can't not wait to listen to many more episodes of the Blocks Podcast . Thanks again, much love from wisco.

[@moonchild9315]

“It’s Midwest it’s catholic” 😂 I live in Wisconsin this is very accurate

[@gerardozambrano4863]

Cheeseburger is a must watch special, for me its the “big truck, lil dick!” Bit 😂

[@Eblis840]

"I'm Bobby muddah, I'm Bobby Mom" 👁️👄👀 Congratulations on 4.5/5 on wikifeet!

[@neferin]

after years of watching santino, i cant help but like him more and more. that sneaky ginger

[@fakeyawns]

Leaving cash on a friend's toilet is fuckin brilliant and something I'm 100% going to do.

[@ournewneighborhood581]

I love the post production as much as the pod itself.

[@ltothemillsy]

This is so good, Neal. I hope you know that.

[@yellowleaf28]

I think this is the only time santino has dropped the mask for a bit. Honest.

[@itscodyman2075]

I am truly sad to hear how you guys view friendship. Where I grew up in Eastern Canada, your friends are often for life. My dad had the same friends his entire life, met them countless times. I've had the same friendgroup since I was in middle school (26 now). I know several acquaintances who are still with their same friend groups. I would be miserable without mine. We are nerds, get together every Sunday for dnd, plus we keep in touch every single day. I wish everyone could be fortunate enough to experience this.

[@megyskermike]

Amazing one, very rarely get to hear Santino not doing a bit. It's a pleasure to hear you both ~

[@thunderpants7]

Don’t Bop first class, crop dust’em! Save up your farts before boarding, then start gently pushing on the jetway. Bonus points for foul odor and audible sound.

[@bobbucks]

We worried if my father ever stopped being a lumberjack and carpenter he would wither away and die. He finally stopped at 75, he can barely handle it. Poor guy. I can litterally do nothing for a week, no prob

[@elle9615]

I hope Santino isn't talking about Bobby Lee. That aside, been enjoying how Santino brings something different to each podcast. Neal is a great host/podcaster.

[@Betty-Boop809]

If you’re talking about the “friendship” thing, I’m thinking it’s Marc Maron

[@OldSoAndSo]

7 years ago, I was at a gym with an upstairs and downstairs. I was right behind a couple heading towards the stairs to begin the decline and they both STOPPED at the top of the stairs!!! I still think about that at least once a week.

[@audreyb53]

As a fellow ginger-school was agonizing. I was CONSTANTLY made fun of. Funny how now people always compliment my red hair. I honestly think those bullies were just jealous back then. We stood out. At least that’s what I tell myself these days. F you graying bullies! Lol.

[@skullbeat4977]

Only child here. I hate people who don't abide others time and space. I know people with many siblings who suck at this.

[@connorwharton3232]

I feel like this is gonna blow up huge , been a fan forever. Neal definitely doesn't read comments right

[@JoeMama-yd1ve]

This is Neal Brendan, I do indeed read them and yours really upset me.

[@connorwharton3232]

@@JoeMama-yd1ve lol

[@courtneypaige1232]

Such a real conversation! We all need friends! Love it!

[@denisemacaluso1300]

I watch/ listen to podcasts all day while working. You are now in my top 5 . Please continue to do what you do. Watched Blocks and loved the concept. BTW you are in good company with the podcast I watch.

[@HlifeRomania91]

thanks so much for the timestamps and chapters I eat this podcast in delicious bites!

[@tadah21]

Andrew and neal have come a long way from the contentious early years success relaxes people 👏

[@Opochtli]

Love Andrew Cheeto Santino

[@STREY34]

How Neal Feel? Neal gives quality over quantity unlike the other Podcasters we all know... 😉 Gud job with new block sound effects the DINGS were triggering

[@carlosiespinozab]

I'm an only child and I'm constantly stressed out about being in the way for others. I related so much to Santino talking about his mom constantly yanking him and pushing him to get out of the way of others.

[@rachelolson1337]

Same! Sometimes it's crippling

[@BloodyBobJr]

The realization of who's a friend and what friendship is so difficult and different as I've grown up. In grade school I thought i had a couple friends, but when I went to high school none of them really ever talked to me. So you realize they never were your friends and I only had 2-3 people in life as actual friends. Also how friendship changes and what it means to you as an older person versus a young person. Can be very dramatic

[@jeffrupnick1739]

Neal refuses to tell people he loves them back when they say it to him lol one of his blocks I guess

[@georgethomas5417]

Neal is such a hater that Andrew drinks even though it seems like he’s managing it great

[@sarahkraft3765]

I am so excited for this!!! So pumped for this listen. Love Andrew.

[@sferguson1130]

What a powerful thing you’ve created. I scanned through a few of the comments/replies, and I saw so much positivity and support. That is so incredibly rare, in this day and age, of social media toxicity. Thank you for being who you are, and choosing to do this, with the platform you’ve worked so hard, to have.

[@TheAaron3dg]

Another banger. I love this podcast so much.

[@daviddobarganes9115]

Damn who told Santino "we're not friends" I feel bad for that person's entire being

[@leegreene5148]

the ent biz tears down values, the $ makes them paranoid, and maybe rightly to a degree. Imagine it was someone like Tom or Louis, someone callus like Sein. Jerry prides himself on being a self made man, hates name dropping for any reason. He had to use a show centered on himself to show an ounce of appreciation.

[@rdholb]

I'm really loving this podcast! I'm relating to all of it. Well, except the fame, fortune, and being charming and hilarious. 😃

[@adamcronin3112]

This was an incredible episode. Great job from Neal and Andrew

[@djdenninger2763]

When Neal said, "I don't want to learn the lesson." Ughhhh yeah, I feel that. I do feel that right now...and I may not feel like that at a certain point in a similar or different context and situation. It's a dialectical thought, feeling. I'm all on in Blocks. Love you guys.

[@jglassdude]

I almost wanted Santino to cry it out about the realization he misread the friendship

[@LeftyRed]

The last 20-25 min filled me with deep sadness because of the vulnerabilities shared. Santino is a real human being.

[@user-cc9vw4mo6g]

No shit he’s a real human? Wtf?

[@LeftyRed]

@@user-cc9vw4mo6g I’m saying he shared true emotion. Most people when the camera is on become somewhat of a fictional version of themselves. Santino didn’t. I hope that makes sense now.

[@rickeykoga2312]

17:00 this entire conversation is so relateable and I love you both for being such considerate and intelligent people! Seriously nice to hear that celebs are still super conscientious of everyone else and were raised right 👍

[@kendralawrence4246]

OH MY GOSHHHHH I'm so excited for this combo!!

[@lav7161]

This felt like Andrew's intervention 🤣

[@boxthislap24]

This was so damn authentic and introspective. Thanks for having the guts to put yourselves out there, especially your thoughts on friendship.

[@jocelynmstanton]

The pallbearer conversation was so emotionally honest important and helpful.

[@andrewrussell26]

I am an only child, and people in the way bother me to no end.

[@KemosabiWasabi]

I'd recommend you alter the set up to actually face each other. Lotta head rotation going on.

[@ZiggaRats]

I'm dying to know which rapper told Santino, "we're not friends."

[@Betty-Boop809]

He said it was a rapper?

[@ZiggaRats]

@@Betty-Boop809 no, just a hunch

[@fernandoborge7516]

Love both of these guys. Equally genius and hilarious. Hearing you both talk about how much you value friendship is interesting though. I think I can truly say I once felt this way before but I’m now a single father of a 5 yr old little girl and the idea of giving so much time and effort towards ANY of my friendships just sounds exhausting. Lol no disrespect towards you both, but I think yiu both would benefit exponentially by becoming fathers and making a new “best friend.” I think you’d both make great papas. Cheers.

[@dkarahtee5340]

Neil i really have to thank you. I have known who you are for many years. When you first came back onto the scene after Chapelle, I'll admit I was enamored with your role in his show and as his friend. Then I watched a change in you that I couldn't understand. I don't think i was mature enough to get it. Now having learned about your experiences and me being a 40 year old man, myself, I completely connect with your wavelength as both a comedian and a friend/ host. I never tried my hand at official comedy, but I've always been adjacent. Something about your lane has awoken a spirit with me that I can't explain. Loving what you're doing. Keep yourself healthy and keep at it. I'd love to work with you, no matter what a pipe dream that is. Keep working those blocks, man. I'm gonna do the same.

[@shawnabreault8674]

This was so good. Loved seeing this side of Santino.

[@Betty-Boop809]

I really hope Santino absorbs some of the things Neil tells him…enjoy your success, it’s so well deserved.

[@kevinhurd6756]

I don't want to like Neal but I'm starting to. This was a good one.

[@lorol5224]

Excited to see where Santino's acting career will take him, he's so talented as an actor, as he is a comedian.

[@cuttanobudah]

Neal your the Man.