This week living legend and giant human Stephen Merchant joins Mike for an all time great episode of Working It Out. Stephen and Mike talk about actionable advice for creatives starting out, the behind-the-scenes politics of co-creating “The Office,” “Extras” with Ricky Gervais, and how Stephen could turn his story about interviewing a pornstar into standup. Plus, the time Stephen walked through a glass door at Sarah Silverman’s Hollywood party.

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Hosted and Produced by Mike Birbiglia
Producers: Peter Salomone, Joseph Birbiglia, Mabel Lewis
Associate Producer: Gary Simons
Consulting Producer: Seth Barrish
Video Consultant: Graham Willoughby
Special Thanks: Marissa Hurwitz, Josh Upfal, David Raphael, Nina Cwik, J. Hope Stein, Oona
Music: Jack Antonoff and Bleachers