Ray Romano has an iconic sitcom and a celebrated stand-up career under his belt, so what drives him to keep challenging himself artistically? Mike and Ray, who often follow each other at the Comedy Cellar, ponder the complicated answer to that question. Plus, discussion of comedy craft, joke-writing technique, and…
Mike and Gary Gulman have been friends for a long time, but what kind of friends? Real friends or just work friends? Gary returns to the podcast and he and Mike evaluate the true level of their friendship. Plus they discuss vulnerability in comedy, unhappiness vs. depression, and the advice…
Comedian Nimesh Patel joins Mike this week for a joke-filled conversation about how to find your comedic voice, how to turn your saddest stories into standup, and whether or not Buddhism and comedy can peacefully co-exist. Plus, Nimesh goes deep on the infamous time he was yanked off stage at…
Hasan Minhaj was one of the first guests on Working It Out back in 2020 and it remains one of the most popular episodes because of Hasan’s natural inclination to work out bits. Off-air Mike and Hasan often trade notes and ideas and today it spills into the podcast. Hasan…
Joe “Joey Bag O’ Donuts” Birbiglia returns to the podcast. Last time, Mike and Joe broke down what it’s like to work together as brothers. Now, in honor of Mike’s upcoming Christmas shows in Boston, they share their favorite Christmas and Boston memories—from the time Joe broke the news about…
Mike lost his mind laughing at Kate Berlant’s new comedy special “Cinnamon in the Wind.” So he dropped her a line and asked her to discuss it on the podcast. Mike and Kate discuss working with director Bo Burnham, the looseness of the special, and how the special almost didn’t…
Jim Gaffigan tells Mike Birbiglia about how he never liked Hot Pockets and what his real guilty pleasure food is. From the Working It Out #podcast with Mike Birbiglia. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/p8OnyeaqomE Listen and subscribe to the Working It Out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Find Mike: Website: https://birbigs.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/birbigs/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/birbigfans…
Mike met Jim Gaffigan in 1997 when he cold-called Jim’s New York City landline. Jim appeared as a guest on Working It Out in 2021 and now, between touring with Jerry Seinfeld, releasing his 10th comedy special “Dark Pale,” and raising money for the Georgetown Scholars Program, Jim sits down…
British comedy sensation Liz Kingsman ( has brought her acclaimed show ‘One Woman Show’ from London’s West End to New York City, just as Mike is preparing to bring ‘The Old Man and the Pool’ to the West End. Mike and Liz discuss parody vs. earnestness in comedy, why cotton…
Mike welcomes comedian, author, and podcast host Tom Papa. The two old friends get candid about a bump in their relationship and how they reconciled. They also share advice about the best ways to tell stories about real people in your life, and when profanity is and isn’t necessary. Plus,…
Alex’s show, Just for Us, is running for nine weeks only at the Hudson Theatre in New York! Get Tickets here: https://www.justforusshow.com More Mike: https://www.birbigs.com More Alex: https://www.alexedelmancomedy.com Mike's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birbigs/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikebirbiglia Twitter: https://twitter.com/birbigs Alex’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexedelman/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexedelman Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexEdelman Listen to Working It Out here:…
Elyse Myers has exploded into long form storytelling from a short form platform: TikTok. She tells funny and personal stories to millions of people on TikTok and Instagram and on her podcast “Funny Cuz it’s True” but doesn’t really tell stories on stage. That’s Mike’s focus today. He tries to…
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Episode 100 Ira Glass was the first guest on Working It Out back in June 2020, and now he’s back for the 100th episode. The two friends and collaborators discuss Ira’s most famous pieces of advice for creatives, and Ira attempts to “work out” Mike’s…
Comedian Mike Birbiglia (Georgetown class of 2000) gave this virtual address on Friday May 15, 2020 to the Georgetown University College of Arts and Sciences Graduating Class of 2020. This wasn't "plan A."
Mike trades new jokes with John Mulaney to raise money for Tip Your Waitstaff, a charity initiative to benefit the staffs of comedy clubs closed due to COVID-19.
The story of how Bruce Springsteen and I decided to go to Broadway together. Tix at: http://thenewone.com
Mike discusses his third album, Sleepwalk With Me Live, with longtime Ira Glass impersonator Ira Glass.
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