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Q&A Episodes

March 9, 2025

Q&A: Mike Answers Voicemails About Comedy Advice and Crying Babies at…

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 painful to you, and balancing a day job and creative life when starting out. If your question didn’t get answered on this week’s Q&A, stay tuned for anot…

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Nov. 10, 2024

WIO Q&A: 4th NYC Show Added and Mike Answers All of Your Questions Ab…

In this Working It Out Q&A Mike breaks down the development of the New York City finale of his show The Good Life. He explains the evolution from Please Stop The Ride to The Good Life. Plus, he answers your questions about embarrassment, fear, jealousy, and inspiration.

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Oct. 6, 2024

Mike Answers Your Questions About Creativity and Discusses The Emmys

This week Mike answers listener questions. Does improv help your stand-up? What was your most nightmarish stand-up set? How do you convince yourself to keep going when it’s not going well? Plus, Mike reads a piece he wrote about his complicated but ultimately rewarding experience at the Emmys.

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March 10, 2024

Mike Answers Your Questions About Comedy

This week Mike responds to listener questions. How many of your stories are true? Who is your dream guest? What’s your greatest piece of comedy advice? All these and more.

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