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Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal Brennan

Podcast · www.nealbrennan.com · EN
Hosted by Neal Brennan

Blocks: I Wish I Knew, hosted by comedian Neal Brennan, interviews guests about what they wish they had realized sooner in life. The show has 154 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 90 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate range of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal Brennan

Long-form comedian interviews about life lessons, with a strong Apple rating

  • 1,380 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average signal an engaged, loyal listener base
  • 154 episodes at a steady two-week cadence give a long run of sponsor placements
  • Guests range from comedians like Malcolm Gladwell and Sam Harris to Craig Ferguson, mixing reach across comedy and wellness audiences
Best forBrand awareness campaignsWellness and self-improvement productsEntertainment and media launches
Watch forEstimates rely on rating counts, and the explicit flag is off while comedy language is likely, so review fit for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy45%
Health & Fitness15%
Mental Health25%
Society & Culture15%
Formats
interview, long-form conversation
Tone
reflective, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
80 to 95 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 1,380 maps to the 20,000 to 80,000 band, shifted nothing since the show is under five years old, with Megaphone hosting, 154 episodes, and high Podcast Index popularity supporting the upper part of the range.
Audience asks aboutWhat regrets do successful comedians haveWhat lessons did guests learn about mental healthHow do guests reflect on their careers
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty and no sponsors appear in the description or titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Explicit flag is 0 and guests include stand-up comedians such as Daniel Sloss and Jordan Klepper, suggesting comedic adult language is likely.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 86 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
LL Cool J: I Wish I Knew2026-10-151 h 28 min
Mark Normand: I Wish I Knew2026-10-011 h 18 min
Dan Soder: I Wish I Knew2026-09-171 h 18 min
Gianmarco Soresi2026-09-031 h 24 min
Daniel Sloss2026-08-201 h 31 min
Craig Ferguson2026-08-061 h 28 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Comedian Neal Brennan interviews people about the things they wished they'd realized sooner in life.
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About Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal Brennan

Blocks: I Wish I Knew is a comedy-led interview podcast hosted by Neal Brennan, according to the show feed and his website at nealbrennan.com. Each episode features a guest discussing something they wish they had realized sooner in life, with reflections often touching on careers, mental health and personal growth. Episodes run about 90 minutes and the show publishes roughly every two weeks, with 154 episodes in its catalog since December 2022.

The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 1,380 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on those ratings and the show's age, listener estimates suggest 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, though this figure is an estimate rather than a published number. The audience appears to skew toward adults aged 25 to 44 and toward the United States, based on estimates only.

No sponsors were visible in the feed, so the show is currently unsponsored. A host-read mid-roll at estimated download levels is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to brands in self-improvement, wellness and entertainment. Sources: the RSS feed, nealbrennan.com and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal Brennan can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Blocks: I Wish I Knew w/ Neal Brennan

How much does Blocks: I Wish I Knew charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and should be confirmed directly.

What is Blocks: I Wish I Knew about?

Comedian Neal Brennan interviews guests about what they wish they had realized sooner in life. Episodes run about 90 minutes and cover careers, mental health and personal growth.

How do I contact Blocks: I Wish I Knew about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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