Comedian Neal Brennan on building Dave Chappelle’s career, and his own

Neal Brennan, who was a key figure in Dave Chappelle’s innovative sketch comedy show and who also directed specials for Seth Myers, is back to his standup roots. His second Netflix special, “Blocks,” is his return. Jamie Wax, Brennan’s correspondent, talks about his multifaceted comedy career.

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