Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Mike Birbiglia

Comedian Mike Birbiglia welcomes a different comedian or creator each week and together they work out original, untested material. And, occasionally, uncomfortable topics. Join them as they work it out.

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248 episodes
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Jul 13, 2020 · 46 min
7. Sarah Cooper: America’s Funniest Lip-Syncer-In-Chief— In Her Own Words
Mike gets to know comedian/writer Sarah Cooper, whose Trump lip sync videos are a viral phenomenon beloved by millions. They crack open the pain of being rejected in middle school, the joy of huffing Irish spring soap, and why Sarah and Mike are both New York forever. Please consider contributing to myFace: https://www.myface.org/
Jul 6, 2020 · 50 min
6. David Sedaris: Mike Trades Funny Stories With His Comedy Hero
Mike talks with his literary hero David Sedaris about clocking 90 thousand steps, dressing like a clown, and walking through Times Square after midnight in the pandemic. Please consider contributing to: Feeding America https://www.feedingamerica.org/
Jun 29, 2020 · 51 min
5. Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of the Craft
Mike discusses Hannah's award winning Netflix special “Nanette,” her new special “Douglas” and together they dig deep into the solo show process and how her new show may end up including a “spectrum gazelle.” Sponsored by Samuel Adams Please consider supporting: https://www.safehorizon.org/
Jun 22, 2020 · 50 min
4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’s favorite band “The National”
Mike celebrates the publication of "The New One, Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad” with his co-writer and co-wife J. Hope Stein. They are joined by Matt Berninger, the lead singer of Mike’s favorite band "The National” as well as Matt’s co-writer and co-wife Carin Besser. This creative double date goes deep as the two married couples open up about creative marriages, actual marriages, and how writing poetry can feel like knitting. Please consider supporting: 7-Inches For Planned Pa
Jun 15, 2020 · 58 min
3. Jon Laster: Lessons from Black Lives Matter. Also, Honey Buns.
Mike discusses Black Lives Matter and turning tragedy into comedy with Jon Laster.
Jun 15, 2020 · 42 min
2. John Mulaney: Shooting Hoops with the Michael Jordan of Comedy
Mike discusses the Chicago Bulls with the Michael Jordan of stand-up comedy, John Mulaney.
Jun 15, 2020 · 46 min
1. Ira Glass: A Podcast Legend Teaches Mike How to Make a Podcast
Mike works out the concept for this very podcast during this very episode of this very podcast with podcast legend Ira Glass.
May 30, 2020 · 1 min
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out: Trailer
Comedian Mike Birbiglia welcomes a different comedian or creator each week and together they work out original, untested material. And, occasionally, uncomfortable topics. Join them as they work it out.

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

7. Sarah Cooper: America’s Funniest Lip-Syncer-In-Chief— In Her Own Words

6. David Sedaris: Mike Trades Funny Stories With His Comedy Hero

5. Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of the Craft

4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’s favorite band “The National”

3. Jon Laster: Lessons from Black Lives Matter. Also, Honey Buns.

2. John Mulaney: Shooting Hoops with the Michael Jordan of Comedy

1. Ira Glass: A Podcast Legend Teaches Mike How to Make a Podcast

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out: Trailer