Reviews
Rate Show5 Star, but...
I'd like to give this 5 stars across the board but Alex Edelman tells a story this week about accidentally seeing the texts of a woman he is on a date with and she calls him a (disparaging slur) so for this episode alone I would be forced to give... SIX stars! What a story!
Seriously though, this is both great to get to know your favorite comedic artists and to get a little "inside baseball", as they say.
- Piex3
- May 2, 2022
So Good
Every episode is so good!! I will say, the Stephen Colbert episode is still my least favorite to this day. Every other episode is so fantastic. Malcolm gladwell and hasan Minhaj are tied for first.
- haleylin_12234455
- April 28, 2022
Brilliant
I love this show. So much depth, comedy and just good lovely listening. We’re all working it out.
Thanks Mike.
- B Frances C
- April 28, 2022
- Susenna Turner
- April 22, 2022
Quirky comedians and the creative process
Update: watched Ronny Chieng’s NEW special and went back and listened to episode 13 again. Still an episode that makes me giggle a lot and fun to see which bits made it into his special.
Also saw Birbigs in Denver in December- and I’m a little sad the “death pledge” joke didn’t make the cut.
I’m not a comedian, but I love to hear them talk shop. This has some of the vibe of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee- but goes deeper. I’ve learned about comedians I might not have come across otherwise. Ronny Chieng’s episode was one of my favorites- and it lead me to his Netflix special which was a pandemic viewing highlight. The best shows are when they go deep into the material and we get great discussions and tips around the craft. The 2nd Ira Glass episode was especially interesting. I was really bummed last June that Birbigs’ show was postponed, but now I can’t wait to see how much it has developed when we CAN go. Highly recommend for people interested in creative processes and quirky, hilarious conversations.
- Fenickfeet
- April 21, 2022
Laughing out loud in my car
I love listening to this on my rides in to work. Any anxiety I have about what’s ahead instantly is put at ease with all the humor and light-hearted Ed’s of Mike and whatever guest he has on. Definitely one of the best comedy podcasts around!
- be running
- April 20, 2022
Has to Be Said
It’s a good show. I enjoy it.
I do not, under any circumstances, understand why they have to number the episodes the way they do. I listen to nothing but podcasts and have never written a review for one until now in hopes that someone in charge of this show will see this and realize how confusing and idiotic it is to give an episode TWO episode numbers. Just give it the original number instead of trying to fool listeners into thinking your reruns are new episodes. “This is episode 70. And also 54.” IT MAKES NO SENSE. Please stop.
- ajgraham1
- April 18, 2022
Love this Podcast
Comics make it look easy… the good ones anyway. Mike Birbigs gives you an insider’s look at the creative process. He “riffs” with brilliant guests while the listener gets to be a fly on the wall. It’s an interesting and unique premise and I love this insider’s view of comedy and how it comes to be… It’s thoughtful, smart, creative and most of all funny! If you love comedy and are interested in the creative process, you have to listen!
- Bolinasheart
- April 15, 2022
Thanks, Mook!
I told my enemy about this podcast and they loved it! Now we’re getting married! Thanks, Mook Bongbooglio!
- WaltShitman
- March 30, 2022
Best best best
I listen every week and each episode is so valuable. It’s also nice to have a comedy podcast that’s gentle listening, love the transition music and feeling like I’m eavesdropping on a conversation about writing/editing.
- kaitemckenna
- March 27, 2022
This is the podcast I have always wanted
As an aspiring comedian, this podcast has been an invaluable resource. Thank you so much Mike, you’re one of my absolute favorites in the biz.
- Darth Pigeon
- March 24, 2022
- wfleiss
- March 24, 2022
Yet Another Comedian Gets a Podcast; an Angel Gets their Wings
An entry into comedians talking comedy that is both a fresh premise, working on fledgling little bits until they arrive at the end of the show beautiful winged or sometimes flightless birdies, and a great example of the genre, this podcast is worth your attention one hour per week!
- Slowsand
- March 24, 2022
- I'm not giving my Name 2 a computer
- March 20, 2022
Great Insights into the comedic process!
I’ve just started listening and love this podcast! Great guests and Mike Birbiglia really makes you think and learn about the creative process while hearing unique and funny stories! I Recommend to all my friends!
- Comedy Lover CT
- March 19, 2022
Good
Good content, but every other episode is a re-upload. New content would be nice. Record two in a row? I don’t know, man
- Louie@@
- March 15, 2022
If only...
The only thing bad about this podcast is that Mike and guests don’t get to hear my feedback in real time. I’ve had some great pointers that only the people around me hear while I’m in the park running. They don’t seem to take my pointers either. Is there a way to have a suggestion box for this podcast? 😍
Working it out is great for anyone with a creative mind or anyone who wants a creative mind. It’s a seat in the writer’s room. It’s a booth after the show where everyone sits around and tries to “one up” each other. It’s what we’ve all been waiting for.
- K@tie O
- March 10, 2022
Anthem
Mike, where can I purchase your theme song from? I REALLY LOVE IT!! It’s like an acoustic male Mazzy Star. It’s VERY soothing.
- eternalthump
- March 9, 2022
Mitch and Birbigs
Mike! Your show on New Years in Philly opening for Mitch was my first ever comedy show. Lewis Black middled. Mitch was my favorite comic then and I was so lucky to see him perform even once. You were a baby, and so great! Now you are my favorite, your styles are different but both so funny and real with a lot of soul. Thanks for this, Mitch Hedberg lives on and on.
- ArtBleeps
- March 8, 2022
Yay!
Yay Mike! Longtime fan and so love hearing your conversations around creativity. Aubrey Plaza ep was great.
- reviewinghi
- March 7, 2022
- KmacPaints
- March 5, 2022
More more more
Why is Mike always trying to one up his guests?!! JK jk jk. I love this podcast and the really annoying thing about it is that there aren’t enough new episodes. Gimme, like, 2 a day? Or else I’m gonna have to start a knockoff podcast just to fill the quota. Thanks.
- avitalash
- March 4, 2022
- AstroNauticalSandman
- March 3, 2022
- N/A 1234
- March 2, 2022