Episode 205 - Neal Brennan Returns

Published: April 30, 2024, 4:08 a.m.

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About Neal: Neal Brennan is a director, writer, actor, and comedian known for co-creating and co-writing the Comedy Central series Chappelle's Show with Dave Chappelle. Chappelle and Brennan wrote and produced virtually every sketch themselves. In the second season, Brennan was allowed to officially direct, and helmed such sketches as \u201cCharlie Murphy/Rick James,\u201d \u201cThe Racial Draft,\u201d \u201cCharlie Murphy/Prince,\u201d and the \u201cJohn Mayer Sketch.\u201d Brennan received three Emmy nominations for Chappelle\u2019s Show; one for directing \u201cRick James,\u201d the other two for writing and producing. Chappelle\u2019s Show is the number one selling television show DVD of all time, selling nearly nine million units. Ask your parents what DVDs are.

About Tom: Tom Papa, a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry, has made significant strides in film, television, radio, podcasts, and live performances. Notably, he's a regular on "The Joe Rogan Experience" and various late-night TV shows. Papa's literary skills are evident in his books \u201cWe\u2019re All In This Together\u201d and "You\u2019re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive," a collection of essays, and "Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas," a comedic look at family life. His latest stand-up specials are \u201cTom Papa: What A Day!\u201d and "Tom Papa: You\u2019re Doing Great!" on Netflix. Beyond comedy, Papa's engagements extend to hosting "What A Joke With Papa And Fortune" on SiriusXM and appearing on NPR's "Wait, Wait Don\u2019t Tell Me." His love for baking led to hosting the Food Network series "Baked." As an actor, he's worked with notable figures like Rob Zombie and Steven Soderbergh and has appeared in several films and TV shows, including the HBO film "Behind the Candelabra." Additionally, Papa has contributed as a writer to projects like "Bee Movie" and various TV series. Residing in Los Angeles with his family, Papa continues to balance his professional life with personal interests like baking.

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