Listener Reviews

Mike is one of my favorite comedians by far. And favorite Twitter personalities - though I know it’s opposite personality of his stand up (I feel the same way, buddy). We’ve seen him many times - the most recent in CT while in the midst of creating The Old Man and The Pool and in the midst of being a fan of this podcast so that was interesting. I love hearing about the process and open discussions w/ other comedians and folks in the industry. Sometimes they’re not as laugh out loud and they’re more learning about each other but whatever it is, if there’s a new ep (or even a repeat), I put it at the top of my list cuz he’s that good, it’s that enjoyable and it just makes me happy.

One of the absolute best podcasts ever. A must for any listener. I have been a fan from the beginning of his stand up and now the podcasts are a daily ritual!

I was already a big fan of Mike Birbiglia and have been inspired by him as a comic myself but this takes it to a whole new level. Hearing the evolution of Mike’s material and the ideas of other comedians just makes me so happy. This is a pod for comedy nerds, by a comedy nerd. Birbigs just gets it! Particularly love the episode with J. Hope Stein since she’s hilarious, talented, and one of the best poets ever and the dynamic between Mike and Jen is wonderful. Thanks for all of the comfort, intrigue, and laughter Mike!!

Can’t say no. I think he really has adapted his humor to the podcast. I have enjoyed all episodes. My friend recommended Mike years ago. Glad I’m on board.

This podcast is always top of my list. I especially loved this recent episode with the poet J and spouse of the host. I work with my spouse so I loved hearing their creative process. I find all the best comedians and now poets from this pod. As I listen I spend my time thinking of my own answers to the speed round questions. I love that Jenn ponders these as well. My superpower is also my sense of smell yet I don’t have any particular smell memory. I amOften accused of making up smells. “It’s in your head.” Which is both true since it is in my head where my nose sits, but also how scary. Are they saying I have a brain tumor? Just let me have my smells. You will enjoy this podcast and you will find your own fantasy best friends here too. Mike brings out such wonderful conversations from this his guests. It’s such a helpful series for creatives.

I have been listening to working it out for about a year now. Not only do I love the premise of peeling the curtain back on the comedic process, but Mike Birbiglia also has great taste. The only trouble is, I want to watch something by almost every guest. Through the show, I have found Hanna Gatsby (I know, where have I been), just started watching “Hacks” (meta in itself), “Russian Doll,” and more. The show itself can be so a therapeutic listen, especially during the pandemic era episodes. Birbiglia brings a lot of compassion to his guests and his audience. I am a comedy fan (comedy nerd adjacent) who is interested in process. I love hearing comics hang out and help each other write jokes!

Funny and sometimes…oof! I didn’t know what I was looking for when I came here, but the one with Jack Antonoff had “it”.

Started listening recently and binged on a plane yesterday while feeling very gross. The jo Firestone ep had me cackling

… because I wrecked my car laughing at him in about 2008. Love him. Crazy Wilmore fan too. Amazing show.

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.

Love everything he does! John Birbiglia is the best!My favorite one is the one with Mike Birbiglia

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.

They won’t talk to me. But if they do I may slip it in.

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

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.

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.

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.

My favorite comedian and my favorite podcast. Thank you for all you do!

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?

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.

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.

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.

Warm , smart , & funny

Always funny, interesting, illuminating. I love this podcast even when it is a guest whose work I don’t know. Birbiglia is warm, funny.