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I’ve been a fan of Mike Birbiglia for a while now, and needed a new podcast to try. Through the podcast I’ve been introduced to so many more incredible artists, authors and comedians. The shows are amazing no matter who’s on or what they talk about. It’s just a chill, insightful and of course humorous way to kill some time. The most recent show with Elizabeth Gilbert was especially insightful.
- HollydayL
- Dec. 3, 2024
My favorite guest
Gary Gulman will always be my favorite guest! He's so real. What a great person he is! He has no idea how relatable he is.
- Amybagamy
- Nov. 26, 2024
Love Mike!
Mike is awesome! I love the he gives us an inside look of what makes jokes humorous! My favorite episodes are the ones where he and Pete Holmes roast each other!
- Despondent Chucklehead
- Nov. 24, 2024
Creativity nerd haven
I love discussions of creativity and creative process. This podcast is top tier.
- K. Britt
- Nov. 19, 2024
A writer's DREAM
The best resource for anyone who enjoys going down the rabbit hole of storytelling, comedy, life, being human, philosophy, project management...really anything creative. I loved Birbigs' stand up before, and now I am devouring everything he has ever touched. I can't tell you the number of times I have paused an episode to write down a quote that either Mike or his guest have said. All in, probably one of the most influential podcasts I've ever listened to.
- Middle Saged
- Nov. 19, 2024
Never miss an episode
I love these conversations about the creative process, with the funniest people around.
- Lisa "validate me!" Simpson
- Nov. 16, 2024
Always makes me smile.
Love this show! Have been a listener from the beginning and it has never failed to make me smile which in these dark and confusing days is a real blessing. Thank you, Mike. Keep up the good work.
- Deblynlee
- Nov. 15, 2024
150 and just getting started!
I just listened to episode 150 with Michael Ian Black, and here’s hoping that’s only the beginning of this insightful, hilarious, inspiring, and refreshingly gentle podcast.
I have a running note on my phone of all my favorite quotes from the show. Here’s one from Pete Holmes from Episode 53: “We’re in the dryer … we’re all tumbling around in the dark, and if you find a sock, cling onto it.”
Thank you to Mike and the whole WIO team for creating a sock in the dark dryer of life!
- ewenger18
- Nov. 10, 2024
- Smijaga
- Nov. 9, 2024
Love Mike
Mike Birbiglia’s working it out is a great podcast to listen to while working and brings joy to my day!
- 1Allie239
- Nov. 6, 2024
- hpeazy2112
- Nov. 5, 2024
- JoelC203
- Nov. 5, 2024
Rating 4003
I listen every week and every week he says go leave a review if you loved it and I think I should do that and I never do.
This week Mike said they were approaching 4000 reviews and my ego said you could be reviewer 4,000– my ego is not good to me.
But alas I am 4003 because per the usual I am late. I always take away life lessons from this show, as a comedian and someone in a pretty secure parasocial relationship with Mike and all his guests/friends, I always end up believing I was in on all the bits.
On the latest episode with Michael Ian Black
I was reminded of the importance of committing to the bit. That’s why I am going to open my very own 2am souvlaki restaurant in the suburbs of Denver and call my rename my neighborhood The Big Apple. Once my master scheme takes root in 25-75 years I will move to the real NYC and finally take the stage at the comedy cellar. This is the only way to become a comedian, and Mike birbiglias podcast taught me this -
Mimi Salonen- standup comedian and goddamn inspiration
- Mims2109
- Nov. 4, 2024
Love love love
I’ve loved Mike Birbiglia’s comedy since I first heard him years ago on This American Life. I adore this podcast. As a closet want-to-be-stand-up-comedian I LOVE hearing the process behind the scenes and the real connection between Mike and all of his guests 🤗
- jabara
- Nov. 2, 2024
Gary Gulman
I couldn’t love this episode more. Listening as I drive…I’m in a trance it’s so beautiful.
- Rctfiona
- Oct. 29, 2024
- ILikeYouDontSpoilIt
- Oct. 26, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mike’s sweet energy and of course Humor! carry the show. His interviews and guests are well chosen and a delight to listen to. I especially love the ep. with Lin-Manuel Miranda! Golden.
- Amy Powell4
- Oct. 24, 2024
Inspiring
I listen to Working It Out every week and find it insightful and so interesting each time. Mike is charming and smart and interacts meaningfully and respectfully with each guest. And vice versa.
Rebecca Smith
Kansas City, MO
- Prairiedog 2
- Oct. 23, 2024
Great Pod
I am huge fan of Mike’s and love hearing him interact with other creative people about how they love what they do and how they get through what they do. Warm and intelligent and—invariably—funny.
- AbsolutelyAnnie
- Oct. 19, 2024
Love Mike
I love his stand up, and listening to him talk to comedians and other interesting people!
Just listened to his interview of Drew Barrymore from 2022. I have always liked her and now I love her!! Mike can get to the heart of it like no one else!
- DeniseO411
- Oct. 14, 2024
Can’t recommend it …… more highly
(Mike always puts a pause when saying this and I’m wondering if anyone else notices haha)
- Sarahley7
- Oct. 9, 2024
Antonoff=🔥
Jack Antonoff is my absolute favorite guest. When I listened to his first appearance I had no idea who he was, but as every word came out of his mouth I fell more and more in love with him. During one section I was so intensely moved I just started crying. While riding the subway. The lady next to me even asked if I was all right.
All of his appearances on your podcast are fantastic. I guess there is something I deeply connect with, but I find myself writing down all the insightful nuggets he shares. For someone so young he is surprisingly wise. I literally end up listening to his episodes 3-5 times so I don’t miss anything.
I’m going to stop now, because I don’t want to seem like a stalker. Probably too late. I would just like to be his friend. And yours of course. We can all three be friends and hang out at that coffee shop and say wise things to each other about the creative process. (Hyperbole option enabled)
- tgrada
- Oct. 1, 2024
- barb lowe
- Sept. 30, 2024
Calming
My favorite episodes are with Ira Glass. Mike and Ira’s voices are really good at helping rest my mind.
- lizzard1980
- Sept. 30, 2024