Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
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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208 epizód
187. Jenny Slate: Unafraid of Sadness
The great Jenny Slate joins Mike this week for a wide-ranging conversation about getting hypnotized after being fired from SNL, a graduation speech Je...
Questlove: The Art of Self-Sabotage
Best of WIO: Questlove
(Recorded April 2025) The legendary Ahmir Thompson (aka Questlove) sits down for his first appearance on Working I...
186. Sebastian Maniscalco: What Is He Even Doing Here?
This week the one and only Sebastian Maniscalco sits down with Mike for a wide ranging conversation on their parenting strengths and weaknesses, the d...
185. Julio Torres: Off-Broadway, SNL, and Why Barbie Isn’t Pink
This week Mike sits down with Julio Torres to talk comedy writing and color theories. Based on ideas posited in Julio’s new Off-Broadway solo show, Co...
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184. KC Shornima: Get Comfortable With This Darkness
Comedian and SNL writer KC Shornima might be the only Working It Out guest who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. KC and Mike get to the bottom of why she...
183. Ryan Hamilton Returns: You Better Have Some Jokes
Three years ago, comedian Ryan Hamilton was hit by an airport shuttle bus. Two years ago, Ryan came on Working It Out to talk about the experience. No...
Ben Stiller and Adam Scott: Working it Innie and Outie
(Recorded January 2025) Mike sits down with Severance’s very own Ben Stiller and Adam Scott. The three of them dig into the behind the scenes of Sever...
182. Fred Armisen Returns: Is He Joking?
Fresh off a few gigs featuring on John Mulaney’s new tour, Mike and Fred sit down for his first in-studio appearance on Working it Out. They discuss F...
181. Jo Firestone Returns: The Best Stand-Up (Who Doesn’t Do Stand-Up)
Jo Firestone is a multi-talented writer, actor, and comedian. In her third appearance on Working It Out, Jo explains the thought process behind her ex...
180. Kumail Nanjiani: Oh, Mary!, The Big Sick, and a Return to Stand-Up
Kumail Nanjiani is a stand-up comedian, a movie star, and an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter. Now he’s returning to stand-up comedy after a six y...
Q&A: Mike Answers Voicemails About AI and Weird Audience Energy
For this all-new Working It Out Q&A, Mike fields listener questions about how and why he cuts jokes that he loves, the impact AI might have on comedy,...
179. Bob Odenkirk: The Art of Anger in Comedy
Bob Odenkirk was already a comedy legend (SNL, The Ben Stiller Show, Mr. Show with Bob and David) before he took a left turn into dramatic acting with...
178. Alex Edelman Returns: Boston Sports and Hospital Clowns
With his fifth appearance, comedian Alex Edelman is the most frequent guest on Working It Out. Since his last appearance, Alex won an Emmy for his HBO...
177. Chelsea Handler: Why She Must Say It
Chelsea Handler has achieved massive success, from her latest Netflix special The Feeling to her worldwide tours to her Las Vegas residency. But as sh...
176. Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce: SNL, Dukes, and Working Out Songs
This week comedy duo Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce (together known as Dukes) join Mike on the podcast. The three discuss how The Graduate brought Jane...
175. Malik Elassal: One of The Adults
Malik Elassal is a stand-up comic, writer, actor, and one of the stars of Adults on FX. Meeting for the first time, Mike and Malik discuss Malik’s win...
174. Pete Docter: The Inside Out of Pixar’s Process
In 2012, Mike was invited his film Sleepwalk With Me at Pixar and he’s been friends with filmmaker Pete Docter ever since. Known for his directorial f...
173. Atsuko Okatsuka Returns: The Dizzy Duo
Atsuko Okatsuka returns for her fourth Working It Out episode. Mike and Atsuko trace their friendship from Atsuko’s first appearance on the podcast, t...
172. Nick Kroll Returns: Neil Digression Tyson
This week, Nick Kroll returns to the podcast to discuss the first season of Adults, the last season of Big Mouth and a movie that Mike cannot seem to...
Mike Reads His New York Times Essay, Plus Best of: Lin-Manuel Miranda
At the top of this Best of WIO episode featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mike reads a new piece that he wrote for The New York Times.
(Record...
171. Nikki Glaser Returns: The Team Captain of Comedy (Plus: Mike’s New Special!)
Nikki Glaser returns to the podcast for the first time since her acclaimed performances as the host of the Golden Globes and on the Roast of Tom Brady...
Advice for New-ish Comedians (with Gary Simons and Listener Questions)
Mike welcomes back comedian Gary Simons, who, since his last appearance on the podcast, opened for Mike on his latest tour, had a few of his stand-up...
170. Please Don't Destroy Returns: The Journey of an SNL Sketch from Pitch to Air
This week PDD returns to the podcast a year and a half after originally coming on. Since then, Mike and the boys have started a monthly improv show ca...
169. Ira Glass Returns: Ira Tries Stand-Up Comedy (For Real)
Ira Glass has appeared on the Working It Out podcast three times before, and usually it’s Mike asking Ira for advice, whether it’s about podcasting or...
168. Zarna Garg Returns: One Follower at a Time, a Million Times
Zarna Garg first appeared on the Working It Out podcast in 2022 and since then her popularity has continued to rise. Zarna explains to Mike how she ha...
167. Jessica Kirson: She's the Man
After decades of being a beloved comedian’s comedian Jessica Kirson has broken out in the last few years with viral crowd work videos and a brilliant...
166. Questlove: The Art of Self-Sabotage
This week the legendary Ahmir Thompson (aka Questlove) sits down for his first appearance on Working It Out. Mike and Questlove discuss touring with h...
165: Rachel Feinstein Returns: Everything She Says Could Be a Bit
Rachel Feinstein recently appeared as a surprise guest on one of Mike’s shows at the Beacon Theatre, where Mike observed after the show that everythin...
164. Andrew Schulz: Give Him 10 Seconds
This week Andrew Schulz comes on the podcast and Mike and Andrew break apart why the two of them are unlikely work friends. They discuss Andrew having...
163. Josh Johnson: Reinventing the Modern Comedy Special
Comedian Josh Johnson is a writer and correspondent for The Daily Show and his stand-up sets have millions of views on YouTube. Josh talks with Mike a...
BEST OF WIO: Mike Reads a New Piece of Writing, Plus Elizabeth Gilbert Re-Air
At the top of this Best of WIO episode featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, Mike reads a new piece that he wrote for Elizabeth's Letters From Love Substack.
Q&A: Mike Answers Voicemails About Comedy Advice and Crying Babies at Shows
For this all-new Working It Out Q&A, Mike fields listener questions about people fainting at his shows, how to write comedy about topics that are pain...
162. Pete Holmes Returns: Comedy That’s Clean, Dirty, or PG-13
Pete Holmes returns to help Mike punch up some last minute jokes before the premiere of Mike’s show The Good Life at the Beacon Theatre in New York. W...
161. Nathan Lane Returns: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk
This week, the great Nathan Lane returns to Working it Out. Nathan recounts moments from his legendary career — discussing what it was like to work wi...
160. Rory Scovel Returns: How To Do 600 Minutes of Improvised Standup
This week Rory Scovel returns to the podcast with his review of how doing a year of completely improvised stand-up went. Mike and Rory dive into the c...
159. Hasan Minhaj Returns: Off with His Head, On with His Jokes
Working It Out fan favorite Hasan Minhaj returns for a third episode. Mike and Hasan discuss the enduring memories of childhood crushes, an obsession...
158. Ben Stiller and Adam Scott: Working it Innie and Outie
This week Mike sits down with Severance’s very own Ben Stiller and Adam Scott. The three of them dig into the behind the scenes of Severance Season 2...
157. Matt Rogers: Las Culturistas Meets Las Birbiglia-istas
Matt Rogers is a beloved comedian, writer, actor, and co-host of cult hit podcast “Las Culturistas.” Matt sits down with Mike for a chat about the ups...
156. Stephen Colbert Returns: A Gift from the Comedy Gods
This week the legendary Stephen Colbert returns to the podcast. Mike and Stephen discuss the behind-the-scenes of Stephen’s Late Night job as well as...