Episodes
11. Judd Apatow: The Cinema Mogul Tries to Ruin Mike’s Podcast
Judd and Mike are real life friends who share their real life candid observations in this loose and hilarious hour of workshopping jokes. Judd’s childhood friend peed on him as he watched Saturday Night Live and Mike puts the dental in transcendental meditation because he grinds his teeth. Together…
10. Roy Wood Jr: From Birmingham to The Daily Show to Broadway?
Mike and Roy teamed up to raise money for comedy club waitstaffs with “Tip Your Waitstaff.” Now they work on jokes about gin vomit, stealing fancy jeans, and why being a Daily Show correspondent could put you in more hot water than having a criminal record. The episode touches on regret, redemption…
9. Melissa Villaseñor: Mike Writes Jokes with the SNL Star in Real Ti…
Mike teams up with SNL star Melissa Villaseñor to work out jokes about feminist bookstores, moms talking to themselves, and guitar teachers who are frankly just showing off. This is a true comedy jam session and there are jokes written in real time! Don’t miss it. Please consider donating to: Rock…
8. Hasan Minhaj: Sometimes Living Through History... Sucks
Mike and Hasan are friends who love talking about current events and comedy craft. In this episode, Hasan teases possible themes and stories for his next special, which shares some commonality with Mike’s special Thank God For Jokes. They talk about everything from macaroni and cheese to marriage a…
7. Sarah Cooper: America’s Funniest Lip-Syncer-In-Chief— In Her Own W…
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 t…
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/
5. Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of t…
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/
4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’…
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 d…
3. Jon Laster: Lessons from Black Lives Matter. Also, Honey Buns.
Mike discusses Black Lives Matter and turning tragedy into comedy with Jon Laster.
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.
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.
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.