Reviews
Rate ShowMike owes me money…
… because I wrecked my car laughing at him in about 2008. Love him. Crazy Wilmore fan too. Amazing show.
- bryantreat
- Sept. 6, 2022
Funny and philosophical
My favorite podcast to listen to with my 17-year old so. No matter who he talks to there are always some wonderful real-world takeaways mixed in with the humor. Brilliant.
- MsTango
- Aug. 31, 2022
Who can ever get enough Birbiglia?!
Love everything he does! John Birbiglia is the best!
My favorite one is the one with Mike Birbiglia
- Cindy l. Word crazy
- Aug. 29, 2022
The best!
Undoubtedly the best podcast that ever existed and if you’re not listening, are you even living?? In all seriousness though, Mike’s monologues are profoundly amusing and just a little profound too. His conversations with guests are always interesting and it often feels that you, the audience member, are working some things out too.
Favorite episode was the recent one with Jack Antonoff “Jokes are the melodies of comedy” — what an amazing discussion. I have never felt so seen by two people that I’ve never even met. Incredible.
- veggiemegg
- Aug. 26, 2022
- TheFakeHuman
- Aug. 25, 2022
always good
mike sets the tone for such a great conversation. the comics he brings on are great. it’s not always just white dudes, which i appreciate
- yasmine_khan
- Aug. 23, 2022
LOVE LOVE LOVE
To amuse and be amused. I have listened to all of these episodes. I have listened to many of them multiple times. I love the discussion and jokes and brilliant insight discovered through the thoughtful conversations and hilarious banter that happens on these podcasts. What pure joy. I insta’d and said I’d love promoted journals from Thee Birbigs himself. Why? Yes of course it is about money, but also as a long time you’ve been an advocate of journaling and someone who brings up amazing thought provoking topics through the slow round I feel mike birbiglia is someone who could bring hilarity to self reflection. I’ll buy it. Thanks for your work. It’s beyond amusing. Ramblings.
- ramblinfish
- Aug. 20, 2022
Long time comedy nerd listener
Been a big fan of this since it started with the Tip Your Waiter’ pandemic fundraiser. I love listening to Mike with friends as well as getting to know new people. He’s warm and friendly and asks good questions and really makes me feel like I’m listening in on a good, genuine conversation.
- LA Buster
- Aug. 20, 2022
Come for the live Trout; stay for the funny
Loving listening to both the interviewing as well as the walking through material and ideas. A great coping mechanism for my Depression and Anxiety.
Still waiting on that Trout, though. Just.... you know. Just saying.
- I Can't Juggle
- Aug. 12, 2022
- Megfidodar
- Aug. 10, 2022
Needs work Mike
I’m giving this 5 stars for the great guests and how earnest Mike is. But here’s the straight dope: Mike needs to EDIT himself. How can you be friends with Ira and not learn from his professionalism?
- Great practical advice
- Aug. 2, 2022
Sunshine and Kittens
Listening to Mike’s podcast is just sunshine and kittens on a rainy day. Filled with empathy, intelligence and comedy- chocolate chips cookies for the soul.
Kindness emanates, comedy saves- and learning more about Mike and friends is always a gift.
- lakitty712
- Aug. 1, 2022
In the Room
One of the consistently best interview podcasts. Weather long time friend or new acquaintance, every guest, every conversation is engaging, entertaining, and authentic. I can’t help but feel I’m in a coffee shop or local pub sitting right next to them soaking in the banter as an invited friend. If you thought creating a podcast was a risk, Mike, I’m glad you took it.
- Acornhoek
- July 28, 2022
Sleepwalk with me
I love Mike’s meandering way of telling a joke. In a recent episode he summed it up as him knowing where the joke is heading but keeping the audience in the dark until his reveal. This podcast is another great reassurance in the equality of the sheer horror of being alive and the comic absurdity of everything that happens next.
- Keeper2015
- July 16, 2022
- hcrp54
- June 28, 2022
Wonderful
Always funny, interesting, illuminating. I love this podcast even when it is a guest whose work I don’t know. Birbiglia is warm, funny.
- Got2bdux
- June 25, 2022
Always a pleasure
This podcast is so entertaining plus it’s just so refreshing to listen to kind, caring people. I’m especially grateful to him for turning me on to Hannah Gadsby. Just watched Nanette and went from laughing the hardest I have in months, too being absolutely blown away. Thanks for curation this art form called comedy.
- Barsali boy
- June 16, 2022
Unexpected and endearing
I am definitely a fan of Mike’s stand-up, but I might like his podcast personality even more… Mike is a surprisingly talented podcast host (like, this guy should be hosting his own late night talk show kind of talent). His chats with other comedians are funny and interesting—and I especially love hearing stories about Mike’s “mean” humor. It’s so unexpected and endearing! Great content, plenty of laughs, and well produced.
- littlepieceofsass
- June 9, 2022
73. Michael J. Fox Knocks Podcast Out of Park
At times, the Internet connection on MJF's end cuts out and then there's the effort of speaking through Parkinson's but there's a PDF transcript on birbigs.com and these small preps are well-worth your time. (aired 2022-06)
- thelayabout
- June 2, 2022
Cry-laughing out loud
I made the mistake of listening to the Bill Hader episode while in public. I was laughing and crying at the same time so hard I almost couldn’t breathe with everyone staring. Mike and Hader are hilarious separately and together, they almost got me arrested or at least on some kind of watch list, hopefully just a local one.
Thank you Mike for always making me laugh, even during times when I am so low and the world seems dark.
- mksc405
- May 30, 2022
“Inspiring…insightful…intelligent” -me
This podcast is a gift to all of us non-performers and non-funny people who stare through the display glass at a perfectly formed comedy sausage and wonder, “but how was it made?” The Gary Gulman episode is my favorite because it provides a tangible analysis of the anatomy of jokes (or at least a couple types of jokes). I am eagerly awaiting the day when Joe Birbiglia comes on as a guest (🤞).
- L-Paps
- May 18, 2022
So great!
Wish I would have found this podcast sooner. Had my Birbiglia flame rekindled when he recently covered for Jimmy Kimmel when Kimmel had Covid...and that led me to this pod. So good!
- Tight Rope Walker
- May 16, 2022
- Gulalagoon
- May 5, 2022
Trigger warning
This is a 5 star podcast except for Alex Eldeman’s text message story. Love you, Mike :)
- Cabbage418
- May 2, 2022