Reviews
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I can’t say enough good things about Mike’s stand up special The Good Life. I was a wonderful thoughtful moving piece of storytelling.
- Life time reader
- May 28, 2025
Thank you!
I heard a clip of the good life on NPR and it made me laugh so much, I watched the old man by the pool and the one where he puts a sheet with a hole over his head and I’m laughing now just thinking about it. I was entranced in laughter. My stomach hurt. I love that MB’s work is so clean and so hysterical. It is spiritual too. I love the way he gets loud and soft. I love that he puts out kind messages into the world when times feel lousy. Then he made me laugh a lot and I am grateful. Also really appreciate that he teaches you stuff on his podcast. Thanks again.
- Fellow Reader :)
- May 26, 2025
came for the comedy, but stayed for the creative advice and life lessons
I can’t say enough good things about this podcast, I reccomend it to people constantly. I’ve been a huge fan of Mike Birbiglia’s comedy/storytelling through out the years, and many of his guests I really love and appreciate their work (the Tig Notaro episodes are amazing!) one of things I really appreciate is how mike manages to have conversations with people he doesn’t necessarily agree with on certain topics, and still have it be entertaining and respectful.
I really would love to hear Bo Burnham or James Acaster on Working It Out one day!
- that guy vs
- May 26, 2025
Birbigs is the birbest
Love his voice, his ridiculousness, his kindness, his perspective. I belly-laughed many times during his latest chat with Ira Glass 5/5/25) 🩵
- djcarolyn
- May 25, 2025
- B-Star1991
- May 20, 2025
Good vibes
I adore this podcast, your standup, Sleep Walk With Me …and really whatever else you’re up to, Mike! Recently introduced to the podcast and it’s such a wonderful listen. A fantastic mix of humor, laid back vibes, comedy process, and the (can be) heavy real life stuff. And what to treat when we get to hear the “working it out” process - the episode with Ira Glass was 🤯 Keep it up, cheering for you from MN!
- Michael Kaitlyn
- May 15, 2025
Far and away the best podcast about the craft of comedy
If you’re interested in the construction of jokes and stand-up comedy, there is no better podcast than Working It Out. The recent episode with Ira Glass is a true masterclass from Mike Birbiglia.
- wfleiss
- May 12, 2025
Wonderful for Creatives
Such great advice for creatives of all kinds! A lot of discussion about gratitude, inspiration, staying true to yourself, & communicating better with those you care about. Love all of this and the fact that each guest recommends a charity at the end.
- CJGAUVAIN
- May 11, 2025
- Steinbergdrawscartoons
- May 9, 2025
What a beautiful conversation
Been listening for a while now, but this episode is a masterclass, I was cackling on the subway. Just funny and vulnerable and human.
- ExpatInBrooklyn
- May 7, 2025
Subway tag- iGlass
Love the show— never left a comment on a pod, but for the subway digression I’m thinking: “PEOPLE HAVE BEEN BORN ON THE SUBWAY, and you’ve never taken it once in 50 years.”
I like that angle. Love ya Mike! :)
- JessDaMess123
- May 5, 2025
Ira glass deconstructing a joke episode
This is an amazing episode. How helpful in understanding how to do comedy for the novice.
- babblingbrrok
- May 5, 2025
One of my all-time faves
Love Birbigs, love his guests, love the conversations and process diary. He should add minisodes where he works through bits with his fans who are aspiring comics. Me first.
- Avid Bruxist
- May 1, 2025
I absolutely love this podcast!
There’s so many layers to this podcast and it warms my writer’s heart to listen to processes amidst stories. Favorite episode: Josh Johnson!!!!
- Muse-worthy
- April 28, 2025
My Favorite Podcast of all time
Mike delivers great conversations, comedy, creativity tips, deeper life insights all in good fun. It’s such a joy to listen to.
- Shiftperspectives
- April 28, 2025
The easiest listen
Mike is not only insanely brilliant and vulnerable and kind, he’s also SUCH A GOOD LISTENER. My favorite thing about this podcast is that super smart and funny people are allowed to get complete thoughts out without being interrupted for the sake of a bit. I love comedy, and love comedians… but that level of patient silence is so hard to find. I’d love to recommend a favorite ep, but I sincerely love so many that it would be hard to name one. Just look through the archives, find a name you’re drawn to and hit play. You’ll love it.
- DMC27513
- April 25, 2025
Loving Working it Out
I love your podcast, Mike! My husband introduced me to it and now I cannot get enough. Josh Johnson episode made me laugh out loud-he’s terrific and no doubt is on his way to GOAT!! Gonna go listen to Adam and Ben now. Keep up the great work🩷
- ofsol
- April 16, 2025
Questlove's Episode-My Favorite!
Mike Birbiglia and his podcast creates space for engaging stories and insight-fullness. Questlove's episode has touched me in very deep ways. Thank you, Mike Birbiglia and Questlove! This episode has offered me lots of tools to help me be a more authentic version of myself in everyday life. Perfect timing! Thank you! Up until today, I couldn't decide on a favorite episode, but now I've found it! -Big Fan in Sacramento, CA
- Music Lover in Sacramento
- April 15, 2025
Well done!
You don’t offend people even when you’re criticizing them (Andrew Schulz)
Keeping the company and conversation of people (like Alex Jones)and laughing along or censoring the cruelty is
The Banality of evil, Hannah Arendt.
- windy birthday bear
- March 31, 2025
Great show
Always love the comics and other guests. Saw Mike do Sleepwalk With Me when I was a film student years ago, have been a fan ever since.
- Phill327
- March 27, 2025
A+ the best of pods
I’m a lifelong devoted fan of Mike’s and his podcast brings me joy weekend and week out with each episode. Never stale or boring or old material, mike is always sharper than attack and has wonderful guests on.
- hudson_ba
- March 21, 2025
Mike, You're Such a Joy!
This is my new favorite podcast to listen to when I'm looking to relax and have a few laughs. Mike's comedy is lighthearted and playful yet deeply meaningful. The episode(s) with Tig Notaro are my favorite. I wish I could be besties with these delightful humans. Thank you Mike, for sharing your special joy with the world! ❤️
- Mandyrose7777
- March 14, 2025
- mldj2002
- March 13, 2025
- Jaysus Murphy and Joesus
- March 10, 2025