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Neal Brennan | Comedy's Triple Threat

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The Jordan Harbinger Show

Neal Brennan | Comedy's Triple Threat

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Neal Brennan, Jordan Harbinger

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Jul 23, 2020

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I can work on 'Saturday Night Live' or I can work on 'Chappelle's Show' or I can do a Netflix special... If I don't like it, if I'm not happy doing it, fuck it. What's the point? So I can say I did it? I have enough that I can say I did.

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Neal Brennan Won't Do Anything That Doesn't Make Him Happy

I've actually said that at times... 'Can we look at this pessimistically?' ... I think you're more prone to make mistakes if you assume things are going to go well.

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When Writing Jokes, Neal Brennan Utilizes a Pessimistic Lens

Ultimately, the thing about stand-up is, and in general, whoever writes the most good jokes is the most successful, period.

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The Best Comedians Have Tons of Good Jokes

I think all achievement comes from feeling deficiency.

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Most Achievement Comes from a Feeling of Deficiency

I've made a lot of money off of helping people for no reason other than the love of the game.

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Pitching Dave Chappelle Jokes Catapulted Neal's Comedy Career

If someone criticizes something, even if you don't agree with them, I think it's worth maybe coming up with a solution.

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Neal Brennan Thinks Pessimistically When Writing Jokes for Dave Chappelle

Intros & Ads

Neal Brennan Intro (Episode Preview)

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Jordan Harbinger Intro

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AD: Jordan's 6-Minute Networking Course

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Jordan Introduces Neal Brennan

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Jordan Enjoyed Neal Brennan's Netflix Special, '3 Mics'

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Neal Brennan Was Funny When He Was Younger

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In High School, Neal Brennan Spent Time Around Comedians

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Does Neal Brennan Think He's Funnier Than His Brother, Kevin?

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Neal Brennan Left Film School to Work at Boston Comedy Club

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Neal Pitched Comedians Jokes While Working at Boston Comedy Club

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Neal Brennan Hates When People Ask Him to Read Scripts

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Don't Release Content You're Not Proud Of

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Pitching Dave Chappelle Jokes Catapulted Neal's Comedy Career

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Neal Brennan Is Constantly Pitching Comedians Jokes

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Writing Jokes for People Without Comedic Voices Is Difficult

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Why Many Comedians Aren't Happy

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Jordan Harbinger Interlude

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AD: Mercari

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AD: ButcherBox

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Jordan Harbinger Interlude

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When Writing Jokes, Neal Brennan Utilizes a Pessimistic Lens

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Neal Brennan Always Has a Back-Up Plan

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You Can Tell How Funny a Comedian Is By How They Bomb

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Jordan Harbinger Watched 'Half Baked' 50 Times

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Does Neal Brennan Wish He Acted in 'Chappelle's Show'?

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Neal Brennan Thinks Pessimistically When Writing Jokes for Dave Chappelle

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Neal Brennan Identifies Patterns to Avoid Making Mistakes

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As an Experienced Comedy Writer, Neal Brennan Regularly Bombs

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If You Can Do Stand-Up, You Can Do Anything

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Excelling at Stand-Up Comedy Takes a Long Time

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The Best Comedians Have Tons of Good Jokes

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Most Achievement Comes from a Feeling of Deficiency

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The Voices in Neal Brennan's Head Lost Credibility

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Neal Brennan Realized Happiness Is a Choice

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Neal Brennan Is Focused on Maximizing Happiness

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Jordan Harbinger Interlude

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AD: Grammarly

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AD: NetSuite

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AD: Progressive Insurance

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Jordan Harbinger Interlude

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Neal Brennan Won't Do Anything That Doesn't Make Him Happy

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Neal Brennan on Why Society Is a Trap

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Embracing Authenticity Made Neal Brennan's Netflix Special Successful

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Why Neal Brennan Publicly Branded Himself a 'Star Fucker'

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As a Comedy Writer, Neal Is Constantly Starting from Scratch

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Doing Voice-Overs Is Easy Money

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Neal Brennan Thinks Fame Brings Noise

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Does Neal Brennan Have Pre-Show Rituals?

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Would Neal Brennan Work With Dave Chappelle Again?

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Jordan Harbinger Is a Big Neal Brennan Fan

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Neal & Jordan Outro

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Jordan Harbinger Outro (Part I)

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AD: Jordan's 6-Minute Networking Course

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Jordan Harbinger Outro (Part II)

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Jordan Previews His Interview With Dr. Drew Pinsky

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Clips

Neal Brennan Intro (Episode Preview)

Jordan Harbinger Intro

AD: Jordan's 6-Minute Networking Course

Jordan Introduces Neal Brennan

Jordan Enjoyed Neal Brennan's Netflix Special, '3 Mics'

Neal Brennan Was Funny When He Was Younger

In High School, Neal Brennan Spent Time Around Comedians

Does Neal Brennan Think He's Funnier Than His Brother, Kevin?

Neal Brennan Left Film School to Work at Boston Comedy Club

Neal Pitched Comedians Jokes While Working at Boston Comedy Club

Neal Brennan Hates When People Ask Him to Read Scripts

Don't Release Content You're Not Proud Of

Pitching Dave Chappelle Jokes Catapulted Neal's Comedy Career

Neal Brennan Is Constantly Pitching Comedians Jokes

Writing Jokes for People Without Comedic Voices Is Difficult

Why Many Comedians Aren't Happy

Jordan Harbinger Interlude

Jordan Harbinger Interlude

When Writing Jokes, Neal Brennan Utilizes a Pessimistic Lens

Neal Brennan Always Has a Back-Up Plan

You Can Tell How Funny a Comedian Is By How They Bomb

Jordan Harbinger Watched 'Half Baked' 50 Times

Does Neal Brennan Wish He Acted in 'Chappelle's Show'?

Neal Brennan Thinks Pessimistically When Writing Jokes for Dave Chappelle

Neal Brennan Identifies Patterns to Avoid Making Mistakes

As an Experienced Comedy Writer, Neal Brennan Regularly Bombs

If You Can Do Stand-Up, You Can Do Anything

Excelling at Stand-Up Comedy Takes a Long Time

The Best Comedians Have Tons of Good Jokes

Most Achievement Comes from a Feeling of Deficiency

The Voices in Neal Brennan's Head Lost Credibility

Neal Brennan Realized Happiness Is a Choice

Neal Brennan Is Focused on Maximizing Happiness

Jordan Harbinger Interlude

AD: Progressive Insurance

Jordan Harbinger Interlude

Neal Brennan Won't Do Anything That Doesn't Make Him Happy

Neal Brennan on Why Society Is a Trap

Embracing Authenticity Made Neal Brennan's Netflix Special Successful

Why Neal Brennan Publicly Branded Himself a 'Star Fucker'

As a Comedy Writer, Neal Is Constantly Starting from Scratch

Doing Voice-Overs Is Easy Money

Neal Brennan Thinks Fame Brings Noise

Does Neal Brennan Have Pre-Show Rituals?

Would Neal Brennan Work With Dave Chappelle Again?

Jordan Harbinger Is a Big Neal Brennan Fan

Neal & Jordan Outro

Jordan Harbinger Outro (Part I)

AD: Jordan's 6-Minute Networking Course

Jordan Harbinger Outro (Part II)

Jordan Previews His Interview With Dr. Drew Pinsky

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