David Alan Grier | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan

[@genericandroid5611]

Instead of a thumbs up button, I wanna click a "two snaps with a twist" button. 😍👏🏻🙌🏻

[@TexRobNC]

We get this thing called a Meowbox, and it came with a little cowboy hat this month. I was so excited, but my wife had no idea what I was going on about when I put it on and said, "hated it!"

[@nononono12345]

You 50+?😂

[@ሽሮእወዳለሁ]

Despite the interviewer's seemingly lack of interest and dismissive attitude, it was a really good interview.

[@jordanwood183]

“Hated it!!” 👎 👎

[@TexRobNC]

WTF, I just came to make this comment again, my memory is getting worse

[@Flamdragz]

David Alan Grier is on of the strongest talents ever. Such a huge fan. And I love his down to earth persona.

[@wiseted]

I will never forget the very first time I saw David Alan Greer.... "Amazon Women on the Moon"! ..... Dancing to "Tie a Yellow Ribbon". It's still very clear in my head. So funny!!!

[@jayduncan758]

It was like having a netflix special in the 60s😂. I needed this Episode. Very very intertaining without going over the top.

[@snapfest10]

DAVID ALAN GRIER!!! god damn yes

[@waynejohnson3714]

David silently taught me something without saying nothing.ill forever keep this with me.

[@emilianoo.1596]

5 months late watching this interview. Must've slipped thru my radar... I'm sure someone probably mentioned this role in the comments already, but David's performance in Tales from the Hood (1995) is still one of my favorites in *any* horror movie. Straight up chilling. I remember watching it as a kid when it was released and being bewildered that he was the same dude from In Living Color. I literally went out of my way some time later to find out how he pulled it off and that's when I found out he went to Yale drama school....and that was before Google --- I had to put in that work haha.

[@XantheMatychak]

Great talk!

[@cesterjr]

I could have listened to three more hours of this. Great episode.

[@chabnormal]

David Alan Grier might have been the best cast member of In Living Color. IMO

[@skribiller]

Tell David I still think of Don "No Soul" Simmons almost every day.

[@terrycullen3302]

He has his father's voice.

[@josephballerini3730]

In living color should have been a 40 year institution. Great show.

[@sharroneblanck109]

Yes

[@nerfherder4284]

Out of In Living Color and Mad TV and SNL it's sad SNL was the only one to survive.

[@Ottophil]

@@nerfherder4284its because its the best sketch show of all time. Chappelle was 2nd. Mad and living color were boring

[@jamesbenton4123]

There was a lot of accusations against the writers, that's what happened.

[@MiaFantastic]

Had it not been used as a slave farm for the creation of Fox News sure.

[@JonathanHassingerChannel]

David Alan Grier is one of the few funny people who makes you laugh before the joke begins.

[@TheeChristopherEsley]

THIS

[@Batirtze-b6x]

He's hilarious. I'm not American but I watch his videos with a Wayans brother and I can't wait for them to say 'hated it'!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheNicwhite]

Wow! Talk about growing old. I'm a millenial who grew up with reruns of In Living Color. And David's great performance in Jumanji. I've grown into adulthood with David Alan Grier. So nice to watch this.

[@DannyDeVitois79]

Hahaha yes! Jumanji! When he sees the stampede coming,,,, then the lazy huffing rhino in the rear haha… (or maybe it was the monkeys,, it’s been a long time),,,,, awesome

[@jonathanelam2846]

@@DannyDeVitois79 When he hits Tilt after the Vine takes what's left of the Squad car, "Fine! Take it!" ,LOL!

[@KAM-rl6tz]

You grew up with the reruns. I watched the episodes when they originally aired. “Talk about growing old” is a true statement! 😅

[@epothos1]

@@jonathanelam2846same

[@augusthall8516]

Thank you Neal for getting David Alaln Grier. I'm such a huge fan, and we never get to sit down with people like David.

[@Ben-b9h1f]

David is seriously one of my favorite famous people, I feel like he is everyone’s hilarious uncle

[@CjE-d4s]

Racist uncle

[@VincentTroia]

i thought he was funny even when i was a little kid watching the movies he was in. boomerang, blank man, in the army now

[@YoungKalifornia1]

Neil let the guest finish their thought. Please man

[@brianphillips3783]

LAWD!!! What YOU said....😅

[@zagomyego]

I don’t understand why every single podcast with two stars on it can’t all have this level of conversation. One of the best pods I’ve ever enjoyed in my entire life.

[@josiahamaze]

Neal isn't afraid to dive into real human experiences. That's what makes him so good.

[@bradleyheck7204]

Not everybody is this smart and introspective.

[@derricklewis9099]

Definitively an unsung hero. I'm so happy to hear his voice again

[@anthonyambrose8783]

Okay... David Alan Grier is just cold-bloodedly the funniest guy. Period. His sense of timing and dead-pan is laser sharp. There is only one person - on earth - who could pull off Al Simmons, the man with no soul. I have been a fan for a very long time. If he came anywhere near my area, I would definitely be there. Super fans indeed. Awesome video and the best guest yet.

[@occiferkodi]

I know The Carmichael Show wasn’t on very long. But he is definitely on top of the list of best sitcom dad of all time!

[@jonathanelam2846]

Him and Loretta Devine together on TV! If only for shortwhile that was a real treat

[@ariesqueen7493]

Joe Carmichael is my world !

[@KrisHoppz]

David Alan Grier is MEGA talented, it’s incredible. I LOVE his acting, stage work (especially as the Lion on Wiz), singing, huge range from romcom to serious, comedy. He’s brilliant and gifted!

[@nelson-haha89]

Been a fan since in living color. He's the man.

[@elveestef]

Love you DAG, since In Living Color! Neil, I love your interviewing style. Thank you both. Wanted this interview to be longer 🙂

[@DannyDeVitois79]

Hell yes,,,, I remember being like 11 years old and recording every episode of In Living Color on VHS… live.… something so nostalgic about Grier….. love this dude 👏🙌

[@Shermar]

~ I totally get how sarcasm and satire go over folks head on the net. Tbf, I believe people have a hard time recognizing elements of dark humor from Black folks because they need more contrast.

[@elizabethprepsky1330]

I could’ve listened to another two hours of this conversation. Another great show. Thanks Neal

[@BadgersAndJam77]

I saw the name of the guest and said "Ooooooh. This is going to be good" OUT LOUD. Love DAG!

[@brittanycarriger]

Oh my god DAG! Comedy greatness. Watching him since I was 4!!!! (Brennan, can we kiss ????? -- sorry to your gf --for the love god 🥵🥵🥵 #forthealgo #beeslovebrennan)

[@thesimulation9651]

I love this man! (Eta, no ad reads in this episode, what a treat!)

[@TimCrowleyFilms]

The amount of time that Levar Burton’s photo was left on screen was hilarious. Nice editing.

[@thegumbonetwork1421]

Just watched Blankman and its good to see him pop up on my feed. DAG is so funny and appropriate in everything. His cameo in They Cloned Tyrone was great too.

[@lille-mary1517]

This was a really great interview. And loved learning more about him. Thank you Neal.

[@toastedjoe1013]

David looks like a black Jesse from Dukes of Hazzard.

[@madgatter1047]

Another fantastic guest.

[@TabethaAurochs]

17:27 David Alan Grier has the most satisfying laugh! I'd do whatever it took to make him laugh, total win 😅

[@robdielemans9189]

Hope this is the start of many a podcast to come where David'll be a guest on.

[@lab981]

He did "The Breakfast Club" last week! (video's on their channel)

[@patrickblakethesaint]

DAG is a legend. Im so glad he dropped Adam carolla

[@mikescott9806]

😅 I was thinking adam.

[@lawtarello]

I'm only half way through but it seems like Mr. Brennan is done with him talking about his career. Like Mah Doo' have you watched this podcast?

[@jjmini]

Watched this man for years on in living color but he truly won me and my brothers hearts watching Blankman

[@simonfea2]

David seemed so happy to get out the house, he could have talked for 4 hours and I would have listened to the whole damn thing. Great episode.

[@bilalmotley3699]

Neal, you asked really good questions in this interview. Great episode.

[@irsever]

DAG was my favorite Champs episode. Probably the most underappreciated living mainstream comedian

[@tadah21]

This was very good interview the respect amongst them is palpable. Feels like you're overhearing a private conversation between 2 accomplished individuals. Wowww

[@andys242424]

I love DAG! He use to be on Adam Carolla which I enjoyed. Adam lost his way, DAG made the right decision and ended it. 👍

[@igbatious]

5:30 he's talking about adam carolla

[@pfpoke]

Yet another great great episode, starting to see a pattern here.

[@Hometown989]

TWO TIME GUEST OF THE CHAMPS PODCAST!

[@Elmerphant]

I loved COOL KIDS and was sad when it ended after one season. It was so good! David Alan Grier is always so funny!

[@dpclerks09]

"BUT NOT JIMI HENDRIX" lol

[@ambrose_mensch]

I’ve only gone through a little bit of the comment thread, but I feel like an unspoken thing about the first few minutes is Carolla

[@CarmenLewis-nt5fk]

Omg DAG is my one true celebrity sighting. I was 18 and was at Tower Records in W. Hollywood & I decided to just let him cruise through music peacefully because noone else was making a big deal. Now I'm listening to him talk about the pet store interaction.

[@groovespoon1]

I audibly gasped with excitement when I saw the guest's name.

[@doromac]

This is going to be a godlike episode holy shit

[@bigmo10]

I was supposed to go to sleep but I stayed up and finished the whole show. Good shit. Also I was finna shutdown my Netflix account tonight until I saw Neal got a new special next month. So them sumbitches will get a few more dollars out of me.

[@HughManExperience]

My mom remembers seeing David Alan Grier in a play at Yale many years ago. I remember him mostly from In Living Color and Blankman and probably many other things from the 90’s.

[@JAMinerViews]

His scream in Jumanji…

[@leicajones9187]

I look at DAG and smile. He brings some good memories of watching in living color. 😂

[@richardp2309]

Wo, what a great talk. David , gonna need another 2 hours.

[@EyeHeytEwe]

One minute in and Neal just unlocked a memory I didn't know I had of Robert Townsend's show! I had to be in the single digit age range when that was on.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

I wonder if he still writes songs. Always thought David was underrated and now knowing he was properly taught it validates my opinion. Also…. it’s insane that he’s older than 40 cause he sure as hell don’t look it, I’m 35 and have aged like dog crap in comparison.

[@dustylabarr2835]

This is fantastic.

[@Dfturcott]

I think when he’s talking about friends he’s cut off he’s talking about Adam carolla

[@Juanofthedead76]

David Alan Grier is an amzining performer. Singer, comedian actor are insufficient to describe what he does.

[@TD-qi2rw]

Love this one !!!! David is a master of the craft !!!!!!!!!!

[@blakejohnson4713]

He did some great work in the radio broadcast adaptations of Star Wars back in the day. It makes total sense that he's a great voice actor.

[@brother_love_studios]

Amazing!! What a legend!!❤❤

[@Trigillia]

The bubbles in Neal's beverage kept me captivated for this entire video.

[@MusicfromMarrs]

We need a beard off with David Alan Grier and David Cross. 2 Davids with all the beard!

[@FogLaboratories]

so glad to hear that porno mag name again after all these years

[@kevinmccombs3201]

This 1 ain't just 4 tha algo y'all. DAG is like a 94 out of 100 on the Sidney Poitier underrating scale. He's fantastic in, all of it. Nice to hear people are hitting him with those🌹 Great stuff fellas🌹💐

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Ayyye, it's David Allen 🔥

[@DeeDeeMudTV]

I am 39 years old. I have followed David since I was 5. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview and hopes he knows how much he means to our culture and to the fabric of Hollywood. -DestineeMaree

[@AhYesIndeedItsFunTime]

How can you not love DAGs?

[@anahernandez-orourke7721]

David Alan Grier is the OG!!!

[@djharris8491]

Legend. Folk so sleeping how he kill at everything he in

[@christianmartin-lovett7504]

Another great show!!! I need the end credit song released!!! I love it

[@tankhead_moe4319]

He's 67, he aged well

[@billionaire33]

Neil and VLAD need to go to interview school. Got damn y’all talk too much over the guest!

[@VincentTroia]

it’s funny cuz i was thinking he is mostly good at interviewing. he gets the guests to talk about pretty intimate and insightful things

[@thecurtisfamilycnotes]

LEGEND! We ❤ David Alan Grier! We love you too Neal 💜

[@stevenstewart6349]

Ha, Neal had a hard time dragging Blocks out of DAG. Great interview, anyway.

[@AxeMan808]

This is great! DAG is such a good dude.

[@TexRobNC]

It's a shame the women of the In Living Color era didn't get much credit, but when David talks about Kim Wayans calling and hounding him, I feel like I can picture her doing that so much. I can picture her, over the top, telling him he's fucking up.

[@icetech6]

Love DAG :)

[@TheKoolace17]

David: "I saw alot of people..." Neal: "But not Jimi Hendrix." Neal is an asshole 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@BlackCeII]

Shout out to anyone who used to listen to Adam Carolla and Dr Drew on loveline. David Alan Grier was always the best goddamn guest of all time. Look up DAG saying different birth control drugs as if they were black kids names LOL

[@TheMusicalSchizo]

A truly great actor who also happens to be one of the funniest motherfuckers ever. Thanks for this one. Only thing I was kind of bummed about was that you didn't talk about The Carmichael Show at all - he was amazing on that one.

[@mikemoreno3271]

"THERE IS A SCORPION ON MY BACK"

[@PrideRock92]

DAG with the sharecropper chic.

[@JamesOGant]

Ok when he took the hat off at 43:01 - that was the perfect moment for some cgi gag jokes on his head, birds fly out, BLM tattoo you know something … I was confused when nothing happened.

[@robertgowdey]

DAG on loveline was the best

[@blessembreaks]

DAG is so underrated.

[@trinigladiator8830]

Why isn't In Living Color available on a streaming platform?

[@flwiser7510]

I think lol the character he played in( tales from the hood) that he's alter ego

[@myfilebutton]

I want him to be Audrey II in the Little Shop of Horrors remake.

[@toddlee1349]

Love the interview

[@Marx1684]

Seeing DAG in this interview having this comfy conversation is making me smile. I’ve always felt like the screen never had enough of him.

[@who2u333]

I've never felt that I saw enough of DAG's work. It was great to see a conversation with him.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Brilliant Human. Thanks for this.