Listener Reviews

a sentence or two. (as requested by birbigs. smuck fax).

Full of great comedians and thoughtful, funny, and creative inspiration

About 5 years ago (before Twitter got so very mean that I had to quit it) I kept seeing Judd Apatow on my twitter feed. His his tweets were so clever and so charming that I looked forward to them. One day I wrote him something I hoped would pass for witty, and he wrote me back! That moment still makes me smile! Loved this episode so much.

Perfect antidote for feeling overwhelmed by political newsI have been introduced to new comedians thru this podcast: Sarah Millican and jimmy carr to name 2. And enjoyed so much known collaborators like Keegan Michael key. Just saw his show at Berkeley Rep old Man and the pool.. highly recommend!!

Mike, my cool, yupster son and his wife showed me your stand-up which I like….but I like you even more after listening to your podcasts. Your soothing yet excited-little-boy voice coupled with the flow of the show is so enjoyable to listen to. It’s so interesting to learn about the craft and craftmanship of comedy…I hope you continue.

Mike, this is such a fascinating "fly on the wall" listen about the process of comedians creating comedy. I listen every week, and I am a big fan of your work. Always funny and at times, deeply thought provoking. I am especially grateful for you introducing me to Sarah Millican. What a treasure. I've watched many of her videos on her YouTube channel and I laugh throughout every one of them. I so look forward to seeing you here in LA in May 2022. Lots of love and stay safe out there!

Whenever I listen, I enjoy it and laugh but also gain some new perspective and insight that I take with me for my life (I’m not a comedian so I mean for life in general!) I’ve noticed in more recent podcasts there seems to be more of a workshopping of both the guests and mikes jokes which I enjoy

As a new comic this podcast has been invaluable in my first year of comedy. My writing has become so strong so quickly and I attribute a lot of it to just how much I get out of the honesty and transparency of Mike and his guests! I’m the HUGEST fan! Thank you so much for bringing us into your workshop!

Amazing

I love this podcast, and not because I’m a comedy-lover (I’m not)! It feels like such a privilege and joy to be let in on the creative process with Mike and his guests. Mike establishes an easy rapport with his guests that is always engaging. I highly recommend this podcast to my friends AND my enemies. ;-)

I love the podcast, and totally understand the need for reruns when you need to take a break, but can you please identify them in some way? It’s hard to remember what I’ve already heard! Just something like “listen again” or “revisiting” would be helpful to identify what’s new and what’s not

Mike Birbiglia generously lets fans in on his writing process and intimate conversations with fellow hilarious people

Love this man’s comedy from beginning to now. Looking forward to what he brings us in the future.

Love this show. So excited to see Mike in Berkeley!

Mike Birbiglia and his guests have conspired with witty jokes and heartwarming genuinity to make my life a little better on a regular basis. Guys, let’s get real - the pandemic has been hellacious for everyone and devastating for many. This podcast has helped me cope with a variety of hard times and woe. Listening and re-listening to several episodes multiple times. It has been a witness to process and craft. This show invites me to see points of view that differ from some I hold (and held). Thank you for this amazing gift, and for the many charities and organizations you promote and give to. What an inspiring example to set in these dark times!

Mike Birbiglia is not a comedian in the sense of jokes. He is more an observer of what it is being human, telling us about it and making us laugh at him and ourselves. This podcast has him working things out with his guest, usually another comic or writer. These episodes are alternately funny, introspective and hilarious. I only wish they were longer

Mike and his guests don’t just work out the kinks in their jokes, they share honest conversations about their craft, their lives, and the human experience.

Yep. That says it all. Love it. Love it. No notes today.

I’ve always been fascinated by how comedians develop their material, but this podcast is so much more than just hearing comedians workshop new stuff. I love how willing Mike and his guests are so willing to let their “brains go for a walk” and see where things go. The slow round questions lead to fascinating stories, but they also provide great insight into the creative process, in general. Finally, I love that the format works equally well even if I’m not familiar with Mike’s guest. I’ve enjoyed the episodes with some of my favorites like David Sedaris and Tig Notaro, but I’ve truly appreciated getting exposed to new (to me) comics like Jacqueline Novak and Sam Jay. I’ve told friends. I’ve told enemies. Thanks for the wonderful distraction during the pandemic, Mike!

I love this show. Mike asks the best questions and is always able to develop extremely interesting and insightful conversations with his guests. Mike’s style and personality from his stand up shines through. He seems to focus on the human experience, rather than just show business, like some other similar podcasts. It feels therapeutic for me and the guests. My favorite podcast right now.

This podcast is one of my two must-listen podcasts each week. I’ve long been a Mike Birbiglia fan, and it’s really interesting to hear how he tries out jokes/stories and they evolve over time. His guests are always interesting, too, and it’s overall hilarious. Love this!

I really enjoy this podcast and its unique format. It’s one of the only podcasts I’ll listen to even if I don’t know the guest. Mike is smart, funny, and so kind, which is also a big plus.

Lll

Look, I couldn’t be a bigger fan of Mike. I love the podcast, it’s wholesome and a fun look into comedians and their processes. But Mike, my dude, your podcast only has like 50 episodes, it’s too soon to do throwbacks. I know it’s petty but it’s so annoying when I see the little “new episode” notification, queue it up next, and then after listening to the ads and intro and maybe another 2 minutes, I go “hey wait a minute” and realize I heard this when it aired a mere three months ago. Hey, I know you and Ira are close and you think “hey his show does repeats all the time” and I will cede that point. When your show gets into double digit years, you go for those throwback shows.