Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
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Natasha Lyonne: No F**kin’ Around
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
09/13/21 • 60 min
Mike welcomes the great Natasha Lyonne, co-creator and star of the hit Netflix series Russian Doll. Natasha opens up about her own process as well as the best advice she’s received. Natasha holds Mike’s feet the fire about his new material—so he scraps his prepared jokes for some personal stories he wasn’t planning to tell. This episode is like planning your own funeral, which is also discussed. Don’t miss it.
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6 Listeners
BEST OF WIO: Michael J. Fox
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
06/26/23 • 37 min
Michael J. Fox: When Your Hero Comes on Your Podcast
(Recorded May 2022) Mike welcomes one of his all time heroes, Michael J. Fox. Not only is Michael a five time Emmy award winning actor who has starred in ‘Family Ties’ and ‘Back to The Future,’ but his foundation has raised over 1 billion dollars to help fund Parkinson’s research programs. This week Mike and Michael work out material about not getting the Hugh Jackman treatment at the airport and Michael offers profound wisdom like: “You have to accept the truth of the situation before you address it.”
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4 Listeners
109. Gary Gulman Returns: Work Friends or Friend Friends?
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
09/25/23 • 57 min
Mike and Gary Gulman have been friends for a long time, but what kind of friends? Real friends or just work friends? Gary returns to the podcast and he and Mike evaluate the true level of their friendship. Plus they discuss vulnerability in comedy, unhappiness vs. depression, and the advice that Gary got from Larry David.
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3 Listeners
BEST OF WIO: Sam Morril
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
08/07/23 • 46 min
Sam Morril: What Did You Do? My Act.
(Recorded October 2022) Sam Morril tells well-crafted jokes but sometimes they make people angry. Sam is known for dealing with provocative subject matter but he doesn’t consider himself a provocative comedian. He and Mike dissect the difference. Then, on the heels of Sam’s new hit Netflix special “Same Time Tomorrow,” the two comics pollinate the seeds of new jokes about mink coats, resistance coffee shops, disappointing your religious relatives, and why Elon Musk has eight kids.
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3 Listeners
111. Gary Simons: A New Comedian Asks Mike 10 Key Questions About Starting Out in Comedy
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
10/16/23 • 46 min
25 years ago, Mike won Georgetown University‘s funniest person on campus contest. This week's guest Gary Simons won it three years ago. Now, Gary has been opening for Mike’s new tour and has a lot of questions: How do I get an agent? How do I go from doing 5 minutes to doing an hour? Any relationship advice for comedians in love? Plus, Pete Holmes calls in and offers his own advice.
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2 Listeners
105. Kate Berlant: The Comedy Special That Almost Didn’t Come Out
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
08/14/23 • 52 min
Mike lost his mind laughing at Kate Berlant’s new comedy special “Cinnamon in the Wind.” So he dropped her a line and asked her to discuss it on the podcast. Mike and Kate discuss working with director Bo Burnham, the looseness of the special, and how the special almost didn’t come out. They discuss Kate’s solo show “Kate” which was an off-Broadway sensation and is now heading to London at the exact same time that Mike brings “The Old Man & The Pool." They talk about Kate’s comedy special with John Early called “Would It Kill You To Laugh?” that was just nominated for an Emmy. They discuss how Kate has always been suspicious of “cool” people but now- between her three hit shows and appearing in movies by Quentin Tarantino and Boots Riley- she may have become one of them.
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2 Listeners
94. Jorma Taccone: The Lonely Island’s Comedy Revolution
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
03/13/23 • 48 min
Mike and Jorma Taccone are old friends and former next door neighbors. Jorma also just so happens to be an acclaimed screenwriter, director, actor, and member of the legendary comedy team “The Lonely Island” with Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer. The Lonely Island made the Saturday Night Live classic digital shorts D*ck in a Box, Natalie Portman’s rap, Laser Cats, and literally a hundred others. One time Jorma even made Mike wear a wig to play a TMZ-type reporter in his film “Popstar." Jorma goes deep on the scrappy, DIY nature of the early Lonely Island SNL short films and how sometimes it’s better to show someone your absurd idea than to explain it to them.
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2 Listeners
72. Drew Barrymore: Do What You Love
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
05/16/22 • 56 min
Mike’s first-ever major movie role was in Going the Distance, starring Drew Barrymore. Now, 12 years later, Drew takes Mike through her journey from starring in E.T., to hosting SNL at age 7, to producing and starring in some of the most iconic films of the last 30 years. Drew breaks down her approach to comedy, and discusses how hosting her own talk show has allowed her to reclaim the narrative of her own life. Plus, jokes about New York City breakups, and what to do when your soul can’t catch up with your body.
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2 Listeners
6 Tips For Bringing Your Solo Show to Broadway (and the West End!)
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
05/29/23 • 44 min
Mike’s creative collaborator and director Seth Barrish returns for a special episode of Working It Out announcing the UK premiere of “The Old Man and the Pool” at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London as well as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. Mike and Seth share their excitement about bringing the show across the pond, and Mike expands on his New York Times piece “6 Tips For Bringing Your Solo Show to Broadway,” using it as a jumping off point for a discussion about creativity, writing, and performing. Plus, jokes and stories about New York City overheards, and the time Mike performed a show for 2 audience members.
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2 Listeners
98. Ray Romano: Sometimes the Setup is the Punchline
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
05/01/23 • 51 min
Ray Romano has an iconic sitcom and a celebrated stand-up career under his belt, so what drives him to keep challenging himself artistically? Mike and Ray, who often follow each other at the Comedy Cellar, ponder the complicated answer to that question. Plus, discussion of comedy craft, joke-writing technique, and the two separate times Ray was held up at gunpoint.
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How many episodes does Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out have?
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out currently has 239 episodes available.
What topics does Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts, Comedy Interviews and Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out?
The episode title 'Natasha Lyonne: No F**kin’ Around' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out?
The average episode length on Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out released?
Episodes of Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out?
The first episode of Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out was released on May 30, 2020.
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