Atsuko Okatsuka | The Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan | EPISODE 22

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
  • Neal Brennan interviews Atsuko Okatsuka (The Intruder on HBO) about the things that make her feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how she is persevering despite these blocks.
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    Atsuko Okatsuka's blocks:
    00:00 Intro
    5:50 Paranoid Schizophrenic Mother
    27:47 Avoiding Confrontation
    41:56 Recomposes Family
    55:30 Unorganized & Late A Lot
    1:00:35 General Sadness
    1:03:36 Procrastinator
    1:05:35 Can’t Watch or Listen to Sad Things
    1:09:42 Loves Spoilers
    1:15:24 Movie Question
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    Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased).
    Edited by Will Hagle
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Комментарии • 106

  • @BrianSteinhauer
    @BrianSteinhauer Год назад +95

    Whoever is doing the blocks graphics/dings deserves a raise

  • @hellnoid90
    @hellnoid90 Год назад +42

    Atsuko has a way of speaking that is very open and vulnerable. Makes me feel like I am privledged to listen

  • @cloudbloom
    @cloudbloom Год назад +30

    I've never heard of her before this but now I'm a big fan. What a sweet person

  • @clgy0526
    @clgy0526 Год назад +18

    Best episode yet. Atsuko described every therapy session I’ve had for the past year. Absolutely a new fan of her after this episode 🫶

  • @fomes
    @fomes Год назад +14

    I almost wasn’t gonna watch because I didn’t know who she was and I now I’m so glad I did because I adore her ❤

  • @nanikolohe
    @nanikolohe Год назад +17

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Atsuko is the one! Love her so damn much!!

  • @gigic7394
    @gigic7394 Год назад +26

    Thank you for having her on here! I absolutely love her so much. Can't wait to see Atsuko at Wiseguys in SLC next month.

    • @JW-oo7nb
      @JW-oo7nb Год назад +1

      Oooo she is coming next month. I need to see if it’s sold out.

    • @gigic7394
      @gigic7394 Год назад +1

      @@JW-oo7nb It's not. I'm super excited to see her!

  • @voice_of_a_little_lady
    @voice_of_a_little_lady Год назад +12

    As a 5'1" girl, I look up to Atusko. 😏

  • @pauli7457
    @pauli7457 Год назад +7

    Thank you! 🥰 Love her!

  • @zaineridling
    @zaineridling Год назад +10

    Oh, I like her. How is it I feel know her after this 90 minutes. So relatable.
    Thanks for inserting chapter marks. Helps with sharing parts with spouse and friends. 👍

  • @DrewFish44
    @DrewFish44 Год назад +7

    Atsuko it was nice to get to know you more after the Netflix special. Very well done on this pod.
    Neal, these are great, keep up the good work.

  • @SHCJ501
    @SHCJ501 Год назад +7

    LOVE ATSUKO! LOVE NEAL!

  • @Euridian
    @Euridian Год назад +15

    Unknown to me, now checking out her stuff. What a cool interview, good job Neal! Idk how to say this politely but you're not interrupting anywhere near as much. Love this podcast!! Get to 100 episodes!

  • @snatt420
    @snatt420 Год назад +6

    she is so real,great Podcast

  • @ltothemillsy
    @ltothemillsy Год назад +5

    Love the connection and ease between the two of you. You truly seem to be on the same wavelength; understanding each other's perspective.

  • @koflan
    @koflan Год назад +4

    The little zooms and things always make me laugh so much, but it's a podcast, so I always feel like I'm the only one that finds it funny.

  • @yaisa111
    @yaisa111 Год назад +5

    !sO good! ☑️You’re great at this Neal🤲🏽
    Atsuko is Precious 🥰🐭🥰 love and continued success 2you both✌🏽🙏🏽

  • @emilygraham-handley5697
    @emilygraham-handley5697 Год назад +13

    YES love her, love the pod

  • @feliciaorth6243
    @feliciaorth6243 Год назад +4

    My favorite episode so far ❤

  • @Midjourney_Magic
    @Midjourney_Magic Год назад +14

    That is a *hardcore* commitment to the bowl cut.

    • @thechillzonerable
      @thechillzonerable Год назад +3

      this is def mushroom cap, rear length longer.

    • @somerset8088
      @somerset8088 2 месяца назад

      Right? I’m a hair stylist and found myself admiring her perfectly cut face frame.

  • @ricardovela1133
    @ricardovela1133 Год назад +10

    Keep doing the damn thing Neal. Highlight of my day is your Block's

  • @laurahouser2350
    @laurahouser2350 Год назад +4

    like atsuko, i cant handle sad movies and music most of the time. news is even worse. i prefer to read it, too. i always enjoy atsuko's material and interviews. we wanted to see her perform in taipei but couldnt make it. hope she comes back soon, with or without all the fam!

  • @shrewdshrew35
    @shrewdshrew35 Год назад +6

    y'all are hilarious together AI wistful Neal destroyed me.

  • @eddiewalker7252
    @eddiewalker7252 11 месяцев назад +2

    Neal needs to seriously consider another Chappelle skit show staring Atsuko!

  • @DK051687
    @DK051687 Год назад +2

    Great episode! ❤

  • @unionwireman3790
    @unionwireman3790 Год назад +3

    AI Neal is so good. Thank you.

  • @noNdeSCRIpt732
    @noNdeSCRIpt732 Год назад +4

    I love this podcast! wow.

  • @n8o
    @n8o Год назад +10

    She is great

  • @cablethelarryguy
    @cablethelarryguy Год назад +1

    Godamn! This was good!

  • @gideonamare160
    @gideonamare160 Год назад +7

    Im assuming you will have theo von on at some point, he's literally a block with mullet

  • @Muddy_B
    @Muddy_B Год назад +5

    Atsuko was so enjoyable…..

  • @nosaj666
    @nosaj666 Год назад +1

    appreciate this

  • @spleerfloof
    @spleerfloof 6 месяцев назад +2

    This is good but I’m having to take frequent breaks!

  • @KING_PHILLIP
    @KING_PHILLIP Год назад +5

    Lol Neal you *don't* stop explaining the premise- that's the opener. 😂

  • @EvieVermont
    @EvieVermont 18 дней назад

    Speaking as one of 10 siblings, boundaries are really difficult. You keep your place in the family. Your older sibs will always act the way they did. Same with you. Same with the littles. Unless you think. Prepare. Stick with the plan. Learn from experiences. Repeat.

  • @perryjohnson7529
    @perryjohnson7529 2 месяца назад

    Surprise twist of "Last Brennan Standing", Neal is the first one voted off. ;)

  • @Cool_Deena
    @Cool_Deena Год назад +2

    Love her

  • @Bodybybagel
    @Bodybybagel Год назад +2

    She’s the coolest!

  • @birichinaxox9937
    @birichinaxox9937 29 дней назад

    Oh the late thing! I was always always on time or early. But ppl didn't reciprocate, didn't turn up at all, and the job it didn't mater i still was let go dispite others being late. So now i find it so hard to be on time out of spite and the well it doesn't matter and i can't because it isn't appreciated.

  • @ajones3569
    @ajones3569 Год назад +1

    Neal Branding
    Providing
    Thank You

  • @N3onDreamz
    @N3onDreamz Год назад +9

    Atsuko is so funny and cool!! I was so excited when I saw the upload :) (BTW the point on being late and being messy sounds like ADHD. Its super under-diagnosed in women. If so, it’s a neurological condition so don’t be so hard on yourself, girl!! 😊 Also try adderall!)

    • @KING_PHILLIP
      @KING_PHILLIP Год назад +1

      . . as im typing this I'm literally saying to myself "are you really going to be *that* guy?" and while i hate to do-- it I genuinely feel as though i have to----
      There are many more healthy alternatives to adderall- and if you're a person taking adderall for your own mental health reasons- i don't have the right to pass judgement- I only ask you seek healthier alternatives through your professional healthcare provider.
      There are other options.
      No hate- only love- i apologize if i seem super arrogant. 🤗

    • @N3onDreamz
      @N3onDreamz Год назад +2

      @@KING_PHILLIP don’t apologize! you’re absolutely valid :) there are absolutely many alternatives to adderall, or ADHD medication in general! Overall, I think it’s about acknowledging to yourself that time management and executive functioning are always things we’ll struggle with, and being kind to ourselves in the face of that! I think that’s something that I, as a late diagnosed women, struggled with :)

  • @LordAsturgis
    @LordAsturgis Год назад +6

    This podcast is so instructive, thanks Neil. I just learnt that Tig Notaro is a comic.

  • @Afrosukha
    @Afrosukha 10 месяцев назад

    Fight or flight kicks in with any potential conflict (any difference in needs) with people who are avoidant leaning. Intruder or deciding what film to watch with another person, all can kick off the amygdala

  • @lalah9481
    @lalah9481 Год назад

    Yea!

  • @michaelsanzone7217
    @michaelsanzone7217 Год назад

    Listen if you havent seen the intruder check it out . Soooo funny i had tears rolling. This human is funny funny

  • @EwokPanda
    @EwokPanda Год назад +2

    "Songs don't make me cry."
    Neal needs to watch "Hi Ren" or "Chalk Outlines (live)."

  • @elatedpenguin
    @elatedpenguin 5 месяцев назад +4

    Wish he wouldn’t keep cutting her off and interrupting with his own stories. Let her finish her story! She’s way more interesting.

    • @therebellion96
      @therebellion96 Месяц назад

      Don't take it so personally. He does this with *everyone.* It's one of Neal's biggest Blocks.

    • @elatedpenguin
      @elatedpenguin Месяц назад

      Not taking it personal lol, but you seem to be offended by my comment. Lighten up.

  • @lilyliu9262
    @lilyliu9262 3 месяца назад

    What's the name of the Netflix special referenced at the very beginning?

  • @allisonalden
    @allisonalden Год назад +3

    So tall! Big dreams… 😂😂😂 (4’10” here. I know this pain)

  • @HaphazardJoy
    @HaphazardJoy Год назад +1

    Artisanal swordsman. I'm dead.

  • @olgazenteno4988
    @olgazenteno4988 Год назад

    The saying is something like you should not show ‘your face water’ in response to your question about stoicism. I heard this when I was in Singapore 20 years ago.

  • @MrJefftib
    @MrJefftib Год назад

    Those donut earrings (and whole fit actually) 🙌

    • @ellemiles934
      @ellemiles934 9 месяцев назад +2

      I kept seeing fruit loops. Either way, great.

  • @veronicajohnson3095
    @veronicajohnson3095 Год назад

    Shout out to A.I. Neal!

  • @harrietetter9321
    @harrietetter9321 Год назад +9

    she has cereal hanging from her ears

    • @Guigen
      @Guigen Год назад +2

      I thought they were mini-doughnuts

    • @KING_PHILLIP
      @KING_PHILLIP Год назад +6

      Lol idk why but one of my blocks is reading all the comments before watching the pod- and these ones made me laugh-- sorry @Guigen but those are 100% fruitloops😂😂😂

    • @gigic7394
      @gigic7394 Год назад +4

      She makes all her own earrings. They're pretty awesome!

  • @user-hw1te1jx8y
    @user-hw1te1jx8y 2 месяца назад

    Love that fact that she is bulletproof conditions

  • @ELCONDUCTOR
    @ELCONDUCTOR Год назад

    38:51 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Job interview for the Temple of Doom. Tooochè bud Tooochè

  • @seancompton5393
    @seancompton5393 Год назад +4

    Suddenly i want to buy a new bowl 😊

  • @jimfogg7836
    @jimfogg7836 Год назад

    His story about how Dave sent him the card about their "LATENESS" talk is way too funny 😁
    Dave is the goat

  • @kolpik3708
    @kolpik3708 6 месяцев назад

    85 years + 180 degrees = 58 years old
    Happy b-day Dave Attell... in January.

  • @likearc
    @likearc Год назад

    The fish man is back for another week!

  • @ZiggaRats
    @ZiggaRats Год назад

    Listens to Dancehall,
    is one of her blocks?

  • @thepohCv
    @thepohCv Год назад

    For the alg.

  • @Pheyora
    @Pheyora Год назад

    I truly can't stand the fact that EVERY ad needs skipping.

  • @auntierizzy
    @auntierizzy 2 месяца назад

    NOT THE FROMFROM?!! 😂😂😂😂

  • @VioletWW
    @VioletWW Год назад

    Keep
    🙃
    Crying
    Never stop
    🙂
    Crying

  • @marctaylor1142
    @marctaylor1142 Год назад

    There's a 3rd Island Boy now 🤦

  • @ericwhatley5831
    @ericwhatley5831 Год назад

    Just watched *HeR* special...
    one question though...
    Has *aNYoNe* seen *HeR* and *WHiTNeY CuMMiNG's* in the same room before...
    *i* feel like this is *WHiTNeY* in *DiSQuiSe 😂*

    • @vanessa0111
      @vanessa0111 Год назад

      Whitney is so annoying and obnoxious though

  • @jjjjokok7132
    @jjjjokok7132 Год назад +1

    I prefer your hair now Neal 👍

  • @KING_PHILLIP
    @KING_PHILLIP Год назад

    Omg Neal- the gym joke- not funny dude!😂 i legit fear going to the gym by myself for that EXACT reason. How do these machines work? How do i not look like an idiot? How do i not end up on one of those gym fails videos😂😂 its truly terrifying.
    So i just do work at home😅👍

  • @jkawasaki
    @jkawasaki 2 месяца назад +1

    Let her talk. Why does he keep talking over her...

  • @janelte
    @janelte 15 дней назад

    I feel Atsuko's boundaries weren't respected conversationally here - lots of over talk and not much listening or giving of space. I would have liked to hear more of her - she was seen but hardly heard.

  • @fwntxs
    @fwntxs Год назад

    Be bester

  • @evanliveshere
    @evanliveshere Год назад

    i could defeat him

  • @chanelmartin9402
    @chanelmartin9402 6 дней назад

    .

  • @collinsmcrae
    @collinsmcrae Год назад

    Who?

  • @bigboi_69_23
    @bigboi_69_23 Год назад

    Who

  • @jojoe3193
    @jojoe3193 Год назад +1

    Is this Nicole Trans daughter?

  • @xandercrews4729
    @xandercrews4729 Год назад

    The Pete Rose haircut is too distracting

  • @n.y.9894
    @n.y.9894 Год назад

    maybe im just stoned, but she seems like she is hiding being disingenuous behind a language/cultural barrier. kinda icky

  • @annikaullmann
    @annikaullmann 11 месяцев назад

    talk to me neal

  • @aznthy
    @aznthy Год назад +1

    I wait for these deep dives. These are great, except Sal which was a 2 parter from someone who isn't a stand up.

  • @marthinamonstera
    @marthinamonstera 6 месяцев назад +2

    Someone else mentioned in another video that Neil doesn’t let their guests finish a sentence and now I cannot unsee it. I really liked this podcast but it is kind of rude talking over the guests and changing the subject even. 🥲