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Kumail Nanjiani
Episode 35

Kumail Nanjiani

Neal Brennan interviews Kumail Nanjiani ('The Big Sick,' 'Eternals,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Beta Male' + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

Blocks w/ Neal Brennan

August 17, 20231h 40m

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Show Notes

Neal Brennan interviews Kumail Nanjiani ('The Big Sick,' 'Eternals,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Beta Male' + much more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks.

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00:00 Intro

5:49 Running for President

20:27 Body Image

24:51 Wants to Be #1

26:10 Self-worth tied to career 

28:21 Divorcing experience from results

38:49 Relationships

1:05:58 Guilt Regret Shame

1:09:43 Career Dysmorphia

1:34:50 What He’s Done

1:37:05 Movie Question

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https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal

Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234

Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).

Edited by Will Hagle

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