Reviews
Rate ShowToo many reposted episodes
I love this show and the whole premise is carried out really well. As a creator it’s fun to hear other people process in real time. Only reason I give it four stars is it’s so annoying to have repost episodes that aren’t that old. It makes sense if they were notable episodes form a long time ago, but it happens really frequently.
- caleb from minnesota
- July 10, 2023
Is it wrong to call this a “lovely” podcast?
But that’s how I’d describe it. Genuine, charming, intimate exchanges and generous insights into the creative process. Just a bonus how funny it is too. If you can’t get to see Mike in person then the podcast is a great intro. If you’re a longtime fan and worried that hearing how the “sausage is made” will ruin the experience of Mike’s live shows, forget it— it only adds layers to seeing the resulting show. Also sign up for the newsletter to hear about all the shows mike both performs and produces.
- pissoff908632377
- July 9, 2023
- Samsies48828475:
- July 6, 2023
Worth every miniute
Tell your friends, tell your enemies to subscribe RIGHT NOW. The letter Mike reads on the Zarna Garg episode will reduce you to your emotional core.
- bunraku522
- July 6, 2023
For all comedy lovers
Love this podcast.
I’ve been watching Mike for years He is a great storyteller & listening to him always has a nice afterglow. 🙂 His conversations are so personal I feel like I’m sitting at the table with him & his guest talking comedy.
Thank you Mike.
- Lagamerrd
- June 28, 2023
My favorite
My favorite podcast. I love comedy. Mike is such a wonderful storyteller and so funny and just the kindest host to his guests. Also, a fake Mike Birbiglia just followed me on Instagram and for a minute I thought it was real and lost my mind. That’s how much I enjoy the show.
- Jbbintx
- June 26, 2023
Mike is the best
Mike is a great host. He shares generously. He listens thoughtfully. The guest is always sent up for success. Working It Out is the kind of conversation all creatives dream of having to sharpen their ideas and craft. A gem in the sea of podcasts.
- mjg2323
- June 20, 2023
- littlebird1983
- June 20, 2023
A great place to listen to smart people take silliness seriously.
Comedy is a place where thoughtfulness, curiosity, absurdity, vulnerability, and intelligence intermingle to create and showcase perspective. Working It Out is an intellectually playful space where the wisest idiots we have, lay bare their secrets and let us peak behind the veil to see how the proverbial sausage is made. I rarely recoil in horror as these sausage factory doors are opened.
Mike has given comedy fans a tremendous gift; a series of conversations that showcase how unique people create magic in their own specIal way. It is thoughtful, curious, and silly. And at times it is shockingly honest, serious, and thought provoking. Thank you to Mike and his team for creating this master piece.
- The Art of Tyler Kellogg
- June 17, 2023
Like a perfect warm drink on a cold day
I look forward to this podcast every week. It’s a delight to get to listen in on such fun, funny and interesting conversations about comedy. Mike is the best host! Thanks for making this exist. It’s excellent company to calm anxious work commutes or decompress after long day. Top episodes for funny exchanges: Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Atusko, Jimmy Kimmel
- mariecurie2019
- June 16, 2023
Have listened to them all
I have listened to all the episodes, with the exception of the repeats and would definitely recommend them. The podcast was a respite and bright spot amongst all the bad and scary news during the height of the pandemic. I still look forward to them and also enjoyed watching “The New One“ on Netflix. I don’t know whether Mike Birbiglia or anyone associated with the show actually reads these reviews, but if so, I am hoping that you might let the audience know if eventually The Old Man and the Pool will also be filmed and available to view on TV since I cannot get there in person.
- tried1millionnames
- June 14, 2023
Excellent podcast
I’ve listened to most episodes and loved them all. Especially enjoyed Hannah Gadsby and Tig Notaro
- RachGerso
- June 14, 2023
100 episodes
I’ve listened to all 100 episodes, and now I’m telling my enemies. Richard and Katie, listen up!
- SMM193
- June 6, 2023
Great for writers
I’ve been a fan of Birbiglia for years, so I was happy to check out the podcast to hear more from him. I’ve gotten so much more out of the series. As a writer, the episodes feel so much like my craft talk classes in college and its nice to relive that, to step back into that headspace. Some of the guests have said some amazing things that have stayed with me since hearing them over these past few years - I think Hasan Minhaj and Drew Barrymore were my favorite episodes. If you’re a creative of any field, check this out as it may inspire you or guide you as it has done for me.
- melrose.96
- May 30, 2023
Great Conversations
I typically detest podcasts that are based in rambling conversations, but Mike always keeps the show interesting and on point. I love hearing about the craft of storytelling and joke writing from different artists. Mike has even inspired me to start a notebook of observations. While I have no plans to become a comedian or tell jokes for an audience, I am sure my husband appreciates the new level of thought and detail I have put into my daily stories.
- Teacher Mom Jayhawk
- May 27, 2023
- Robon180
- May 19, 2023
All good stuff
I listened to this initially as a fan, but now I find it to be a very great tool as a budding writer. I love the Craig Mazin episode!
- kailajg
- May 17, 2023
Pick your favorite comedian, then listen to that episode
Every episode is outstanding, so you can’t go wrong listening to this podcast. Some of my favorite guests are David Sedaris, Taylor Tomlinson, Atsuko Okatsuka, Nathan Lane, Gary Gulman, and of course Joey Bag-o-Donuts.
- Hugo Wull
- May 16, 2023
Love Comedy
Gary Gulman and Tig Notaro are tied for my favorite interviews. If you love the process of comedy you’ll love this show. Thanks, Mike.
- spanza8
- May 14, 2023
Inside Scoop of the Comedy writing process
This is one of my favorite podcasts—Mike Birbiglia is one of my favorite comedians. His work is thoughtful, clever, personal and heartfelt yet I’m laughing the whole time. As an Indianapolis native, I love getting a heads up on when he is coming to town. The best episodes of this podcast are ones where Mike and his guest really dig into the creative process of their comedy and workshop their jokes. Ira Glass, John Mulaney, Iliza Shlesinger jump out for that. Recent episodes of Bert Kreischer and Ray Romano stand out for that as well—but don’t be fooled by the title, sometimes they just don’t really work out anything and it turns into a more typical podcast interview with a comedian. Those are my least favorite episodes. My favorite question he asks is “what are you working on right now?” I think some guests don’t always want to answer that though. Still 5 out of 5!
- David Byers
- May 8, 2023
I feel like a fly on the wall
…of Mike and his friends talking, catching up, and hashing out some jokes. Too much fun! Mulaney, Kroll… the list goes on and on for favorite episodes.
- SallyJillJohnson
- May 2, 2023
- ZackEffron'sAlterEgo
- April 28, 2023
Just great
I adore this podcast. Mike is funny and kind. I feel like I’m just hanging out listening to good friends crack me up. I’ve also discovered some other amazing comedians who I now follow. Thank you!!
- Atlas and family
- April 26, 2023
The Indian Entertainment Industry | Authenticity
I'm listening to the Vir Das episode for the first time. I'm broadened to learn a bit about the entertainment industry in India. My favorite moment so far was when Mike outlined his understanding of Vir's career progression. Vir responded, "That is a very flattering way to put it. Let me tell you the truth." What a great reminder that how things look on the outside may be so different to how they feel on the inside. Great episode: Thank you both!
- JeanFranzblau
- April 25, 2023