Neal Brennan is the Sun | Bertcast # 619

Neal Brennan and I sit down to talk about changing your brain, finding joy, gratitude, ultra marathons, fighting with his therapist girlfriend, and much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Neal’s new special “Crazy Good”
2:30 Ellen DeGeneres
12:30 Where Neal gets inspiration for new special
31:00 MDMA & Ayahuasca
48:00 Going to U2 with Jimmy Carr
51:10 Vibrating
59:00 Fasting & Marathons
1:06:00 Good Books
1:19:30 Appreciate what you have
1:21:50 Oppenheimer, Barbie & Ferrari
1:28:30 Arguing with a spouse
1:35:35 Stoicism

[@mburtondavis]

Holy moly! I know Bert will never read this but he looks 5-10 years younger since he slowed down the drinking.

[@iancohen9743]

i feel like Bert is exactly the kind of person who would read this and hold onto it for a while

[@AgendaInMind]

People don’t get sick from magical flying Boogey germs. They DEVELOP the “illness” following the resolution of the upsetting event that caused it. Just like they DEVELOP cancer. If you can’t “catch” cancer, you can’t “catch” anything else. The Germ Theory has been fraud for 110 years. Repeating it over and over does not make it true.

[@blakestallings9251]

Hats off to Neil for giving Burt his flowers

[@jackstraw4129]

Fantastic podcast on every level. Neal being funny and insightful. Bert, wait for it, talked the perfect amount. Love ya buddy. Neal even turns the talk towards Brent at times to explore the conversation they had in the moment. I bet Bono is somewhere saying I had a great conversation with this comedian named Neal. Well done.

[@moralhazard1]

Was pleasantly surprised to see a new Neal Brennan spesh last night!! Was great! It really is a commercial for Ayahuasca by how much more upbeat he seems now 😆

[@matthewwiggins9122]

I can't wait to see Bert's stand up tomorrow night. It'll be the first time I see a comedian on stage ❤️

[@AngryDad.]

And you still haven't 😂

[@Elmerphant]

I really needed this conversation. Both of you are great comedians and podcasters. Bert I feel you on this. "What's my second act. It's so hard to root for myself. I'm stagnant." Check. Check. Check. Was an educator (behavior/psych kids) for 15 years. Left maybe 6 months before the pandemic trying to get unburnt out. Haven't done a single thing in 4 years (pandemic/general anxiety) and have no idea what I'm doing. At 41 I'm too damn old for this shit. As a woman at this age I have to justify my existence (no career, no husband, no kids). Like what even am I? Anyway, I feel you Bert. You are doing well and like Neal said you love comedy so come at it with this love and joy. On the 9 month vacation do things you love (spend time with your family, eat awesome food, reconnect with joy). It'll spark jokes 100% Comedy comes from living. You can't be a great comic just staying in and not experiencing life. Sometimes stepping off the hamster wheel you get time to just breath and exist which sparks magic. YOLO lol

[@Ray1969.]

Listening to Bert explain things is maddening!!

[@matthewkrueger9191]

God: "Isn't this the guy we gave everything to?"

[@moralhazard1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@andrestein6022]

I was laughing so hard at Neil's perspective on it

[@sharkeysd]

Neal's new special is SOOO good!

[@davidmark7785]

I just stopped the podcast and listened to the special. D*** that was such a good special. I didn't want it to end. the only way I know it's special Is if you don't want it to end

[@Nora-rb6tr]

i actually liked this version of bert, just kind of calm and vulnerable

[@SK1974ification]

As a man at 50 that his lived a pretty chaotic life. Success and failure. It’s refreshing to hear peers talk about the shit that hangs them up. Especially Brendan’s BLOCKS podcast.

[@JonathanHassingerChannel]

Best of this special’s round of pods. Great stuff guys.

[@eddo00]

Love the Tea. Flowers to both yalls

[@moralhazard1]

It's weird that people that clearly aren't fans of either one of these two will watch and leave comments 😂

[@MusicMissionary]

Buncha guys who need to do an open mic.

[@ThePeperjack]

Gotta downvote and tell em they suck

[@Banjostring]

Stupid folk who don’t realize they get richer from engagement

[@MusicMissionary]

@@ThePeperjack ever do an open mic?

[@86eastbay]

Neal Brennan’s resume is top tier for comedy. Dude has been around since All That! on Nick as a writer.

[@NzStumpyTech]

Neal's podcast is brilliant, I love this guys mind, I watch any podcast he's in.

[@johng.4711]

He was great in Are You Garbage. Best one of this run so far.

[@cassiescarboro7401]

Love seeing Neal making rounds he is my fav also hell yea Leanne for the live WOTP show! Wish I could come. She is seriously the best. Much love

[@MaxJam684]

Such a great show guys! Neal, I’ve watched Crazy Good two times already. Like Bert said; Top to bottom, it’s perfect.

[@geepike]

Bert! I hope you don’t still read comments, but if you do: this was one of the most positive pods Ive seen in years. The fact it’s you and Neal, its great to see you guys doing better! Hope you keep the train on the tracks. The Bert in this podcast is the superior Bert 🏆👊🏻

[@Tiffany.Carnes]

It's very nice to see a comment like this. It annoys me when people write shity comments to him. Especially on 2 Bears

[@RepublicansJugglingLs]

Awesome! Neal's great. His new special is absolutely hilarious and I'm glad he's doing better. Keep going strong Neal. 💪

[@nosaj666]

29:00 Bert, that is a real breakthrough.

[@MysticGwen]

Good episode 👏

[@brantleyhester6641]

I like how Neal ended this episode with the "I'm gonna let you go" type of phone call

[@jglassdude]

I watched Crazy Good on Saturday and it’s hands down, Neal’s best show, loved the added graphics. Totally killed!

[@MusicMissionary]

Great discussion. Good job getting healthy.

[@TheOldHippiebilly]

Really cool to see these two very different guys have a fun, interesting, and very sane conversation. ❤

[@lalah9481]

Great pod. Love to see growth in real time.💖

[@Stttoner]

Neal thanks for the existential crisis in the middle of my work day. 😂

[@FeedMeMedia]

I like how Neil wrapped up the interview, as if it was his show hahaha

[@geepike]

Neal, internal: “If Bobby Lee can, so can I” 🤣

[@LetsHavaChat]

I'm so happy you have such great things to say about about Ellen. I love her. Such a unique comedic voice.

[@kevinmccombs3201]

An Idea for Bert's pep talk... "Because of the work I've ALREADY DONE, I'm going to brighten people's day by merely sharing a few minutes & words with them & they'll echo those good vibes onto people they encounter which makes the world a little bit better." Or just, "Butterfly effect mofo!" 🤣

[@norab7432]

I love listening to Neil talk about how aya and other medicines helped retire his brain and reframe his thoughts. Also, thanks to him mentioning Rainn Wilson, I remembered to check out his new podcast, Soulboom. ❤

[@ConstantinFlattermann]

I love new neal. Its organic and im here for it. ❤

[@mattfredrickson2154]

Good work dudes. I like an honest brain-reset like that, especially by admirable people. Loved it

[@deaderthendead041]

I love how Neal is throwing out Yogi Level knowledge and berts trying to use Kids finger-banging as a metaphor😅

[@laurinlatour4246]

This was beautiful!

[@mteplitz420]

Neal love him, just would love to have coffee with. Has such interesting perspective on life ❤

[@josephballerini3730]

Ellen's special was really good. Very funny.

[@devojeffries8101]

Bert I still love you. Maybe you’re obnoxious but it’s part of the charm. If I wasn’t a broke young parent I’d come see ya in Paducah. Maybe next time

[@MsLexagirl]

Awww Neal. Listen to my words. That’s my facial expression.

[@MsLexagirl]

#new fan. Love you

[@jarodallen4767]

I’ve been a fan of Neal since the early 2000s. Just learned today that Kevin is his brother lol.. but anyway, great pod.

[@dalook1224]

Awesome pod! Thank you guys!

[@Js-hu5cm]

Bert saying that same exact thing every time. Quantify -oh quantify

[@christophmcdougal9633]

Watching and wondering why they NY isn't blocked out in the art behind Bert 🙃

[@johnwarring2337]

Bert would be very happy buying a smalling *cottage* on Sullivan's Island SC. There are A list houses there....Bill Murray and Reese Witherspoon.....but there are a lot of perfect '3 bedroom 2 bath, walk to the beach and 4 restaurants' places that feel like a home. Sullivan's Island Bert

[@BDTPBO]

I watched this whole pod and I haven’t watched 2 bears in months. Post psychedelics Neil is more likeable than Tom.

[@BDTPBO]

Bert is still terrible. Not exactly sure why I watched the whole thing.

[@smrldmrscl3294]

“Vague historian Bert, is gonna k!ll America” 😂😂

[@vynisong3069]

if i could meet 1 person that big star it would be bert

[@michaeledward2518]

i thought this was a comedy podcast not a self help podcast LOL .......... love from hamilton ontario canada

[@johng.4711]

There’s been some stinkers lately but this one and the Steph one have been really good.

[@npcpovgaming]

Baseball podcast next ! … you were a catcher??? I can see that lol

[@MsLexagirl]

Technically this is entertainment and nobody is diagnosed here. But pretty sure the label checks out. :) # cluster B

[@johndreker1613]

Bert brought up that "what happened between 1620 and 1776" question before and I like to think I know US history, at least a good outline, but I was coming up with almost nothing. I wish someone would tell him about the Salem Witch Trials though. That would lead to some good comedy I'm sure. That was my first thought when he first mentioned it. Truth be told, the population during most of that time was less than 100,000. Most were just trying to survive the winter

[@dennisfarris4729]

Do a Utube lifestyle tour, visiting Ryley & Elaina to start, see how the influencers live..

[@andrebennett3680]

Ladies should take note to start their mdma trip to stop with holding grudges.

[@moralhazard1]

"It's hard to remember how lucky you are" -Neal Nomatter how much anyone here is commenting shtty things because most likely they feel their life sucks... You are also lucky... IF YOU CAN LEAVE A COMMENT, YOU ARE LUCKY!!!! ❤❤❤

[@JFabric500]

I wonder how many comedians do K

[@Jimsimi]

Wife of the party? I'm sure this has been beat to death so won't try, but given how wholesome she seems from Berts stories I can't imagine that this was intentional lol.

[@jesse7918]

I like you Bert!

[@60morris26]

Holy commercials!!

[@blazinbluetongues]

Bert you should look into blue tongue skinks as a pet

[@tyharris14]

Bert, taking 9 months off is part of living the dream. I’d kill to have the money to take 9 months off just to spend time with my wife and daughter.

[@BSFJeebus]

sometimes it's just nice to stop and chill and do nothing

[@user-ib4sf7wg4g]

Jiminy cricket and Pinocchio

[@ish474]

If you want a picture of where the French and Indian War started I can take a picture from where I'm standing right now

[@Fyurae]

One day Bert will realize how much he is being gaslit by people around him

[@bl252649]

YES!! My feelings on that too. Its so sad, because you see his face as they're doing it. He really cares about the people around him and im not sure he could ever believe anyone would do that to him.

[@augusthall8516]

God I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wish Neal wouldn't cut off Bert. This is a first ladies and gentlemen.

[@MYZ.C0]

$5000 could absolutely completely turn my life around & point my family towards an actual resemblance of comfort.. Bert: “a million isn’t what it used to be” …. 😅🔪🤘

[@jjester2313]

Does Neal not remember the Dave Chappelle Ja Rule joke?

[@mikeywithshades]

Someone please!! Get ja rule on da phoone! 😢😢 help me ja rule

[@moralhazard1]

Every joke is recycled about every 5-10 years 😂 No one is a genius

[@roymundy4122]

Is everyone giving up on podcast these used to be staggered. Like I can’t escape Neil Brennan. He’s ok in doses but fuck

[@JonathanHassingerChannel]

Maybe touch some grass.

[@baptizedatheist3168]

Booyaka booyaka

[@TheCapixClan]

I’m digging that Huf T-shirt Neil has on. Long Live Keith Hufnagel 👊🏻

[@BSFJeebus]

man, runner's high, past a certain point, is crazy

[@rbxe]

YES! Do Epic Adventures!! Get the fuck out there and enjoy yourself and your money. Do it for Us, if not for yourself. People are loving your journey. I've heard You say a Million things you would love to do..... Whatever happened to 2Bears Racing? You've had SO MANY great ideas for things to do, How can you not remember them now that You're going to take time off.... and BTW, giving people some time off from you will also be good for your brand, You've had a lot of exposure this past year or two, leaving the public eye for a spell would be genius. And I don't mean that in a negative way at all, just that career strategy wise, time off would not be a mistake, because of course, I'm an expert on Bert's career.... I guess the idea that he can do anything and he doesn't know what to do is making me a little crazy 🤣. Bert, email Me and I will help you. Best wishes, Bno.

[@exprezzion]

it's funnier/truer picturing all the ways Andrew Tate videos are playing Barbie for men

[@XxRepoDeath]

Burger King made cutting ties wjth friends easy with a Facebook campaign, no app required

[@REPHETIC]

#BertSober-kinda not drinking, doing occasional drugs, working out, losing weight… sober adjacent. You too can be BertSober!!

[@tommceniry2043]

I smoke weed 4-5 times a day. The call me enlightened

[@KonradStyka]

What?

[@thomasenglish1172]

Put some respeck on yo name Bert

[@Krystaline_music]

Fell off, used to be a big fan of Bert too

[@theccs5012]

Who's hungry

[@johnwarring2337]

so....bert's terrified that he's not actually funny. That sure is a fucking good thing to worry about

[@TayHumes92]

🐻🐻

[@ouojibar1]

The overlay ads are too much, you're monetized so KZbin shows us ads, you show us your own ads, and you still need to overlay merch ads over your pod, come on, enough is enough!

[@ThePeperjack]

This is a long vodka ad

[@seanofonthespot9742]

I get the feeling the best day drinking when he didnt want to ever story went into and i was driving the 4 wheeler ect tye way they chopped around what he said lol

[@Js-hu5cm]

Bert seems like he is bipolar-no joke or anything. He has really high highs

[@josearagon8261]

Isn't Bert going to have to bleep out this entire episode?

[@Bassball313]

You are not your thoughts

[@MsLexagirl]

lol. Aries/scorppio. We’re nice I swear.

[@danielf9473]

You lost me on the Ellen bit.

[@lesliemagee8117]

Please , Dave & i, Dave & I. It's just proper English not a ranking. Thanks.

[@PatrickKnowles-ql8zb]

As someone who knows history and native history and is a Native American, this is hard to listen to. Their history knowledge is laughable to say the least

[@StanleyKubick1]

literally no one cares about a live Wife of the Party podcast. The channel barely has 10k views total in the past month, and Bert won't even host it on his feed

[@derekladyga1716]

2 of the biggest narcissist in comedy this is going to get obnoxious

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

What if Whitney joined?? Dear LORD

[@patrickhowley6698]

Iliza took me like 3 months to watch, and I quit halfway through. Couldn't even hate watch it

[@KogleyBroDude]

And yet. Here you are. Week after week. Just stop tha cap and say you love bert

[@moralhazard1]

Every comic is lol some are just a bit better at hiding it! I almost respect bert the most because he is just an open book and kind of just being honest with how we all kinda are 😂

[@ptfarm1704]

Excellent^^

[@LyndaMarie929]

Wow, I really wish I didn’t watch this. Can’t believe Neil is trying to justify Ellen’s behavior. Has he not heard the stories? Also, if that’s all he took out of the Barbie movie, he’s not the guy I thought he was. Ken being portrayed as dumb is satire, thats how Hollywood treated women for decades. Wow. So disappointed in Neil.

[@RepublicansJugglingLs]

He's joking. Listen to how high his voice gets when he does the "so she likes her coffee a certain way" line. Not everything is a literal interpretation, specifically when it comes out of a comedians mouth on a platform meant for entertainment. This is why comedy is dying. -_-

[@TROLIVER33]

Before I started read the comments, immediately stopped thank you all!

[@joepiersma4768]

Thought gay Neal was gone. Then he said “gratitude checklist.”

[@emu_warrior]

Oh wow this will be interesting. Two guys that LOVE talking about themselves. Who will win between egos and narcissism lol

[@alex-lw7qt]

Yet here you are... Minutes in complaining already 😅😅

[@googlrc]

Yeah but the difference is Neal is someone who I actually respect and is actually funny. So yeah i wanna hear HIM talk about what he’s done

[@alex-lw7qt]

"You" was referring to the original commenter 🤣 pure irony.d

[@ThePeperjack]

Kinda sick of the Brennans and kreshiers.