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Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out

Comedian Mike Birbiglia welcomes a different comedian or creator each week and together they work out original, untested material. And, occasionally, uncomfortable topics. Join them as they work it out.

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00:04:33

A Letter From a Comedian To College Students Everywhere

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/10/26

This episode is a little different from the others. If you like it please share it with your college age friend or family member. Also, it’s worth visiting https://votesaveamerica.com/

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00:58:32

20. Jacqueline Novak: 50 Ways To Get Eaten By the...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/10/19

Jacqueline and Mike have toured together for years and Mike recently produced Jacqueline’s Off-Broadway hit “Get On Your Knees.” On this episode they get nerdy on joke structure: setups, punchlines, tags and secants. They also dig into memories of Jacqueline’s childhood friend getting eaten by a garage door and what “blinking man” means at a crosswalk. Find out why Mike concludes the episode by saying “You must be the first repeat guest!” A must listen. Please consider donating to: Loveland Therapy

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00:48:50

19. Beth Stelling: Dreaming About Sex With Your Dad

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/10/12

This week Mike welcomes Beth Stelling- the fearless star of the new HBO Max special, Girl Daddy. Beth and Mike discuss their joke nerd instincts and goal to turn pain into comedy. They trade jokes about sex in a rocket ship, middle school burns, flying weenies, and, yes, even dreams about sex with your dad. Please consider donating to: YWCA Dayton, Ohio https://www.ywcadayton.org/how-to-help/donate/

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00:58:38

18. Jon Favreau & Tommy Vietor: Pod Save Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/10/05

Mike chats with two of the co-hosts of “Pod Save America” about voting, working in the White House, getting high at Water Country, and “unf—ing the supreme court with small-d democracy.” What happens when a comedian talks candidly with President Obama’s speechwriter and one of the members of his national security team? Find out. It’s a good one. And vote! Please consider donating to: Vote Save America: https://votesaveamerica.com/donate/

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00:51:46

17. Pete Holmes: What Podcast Would Jesus Listen To?

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/09/28

Mike and Pete are old comedy friends, which is why Pete does a pitch perfect impersonation of Mike, and Mike feels comfortable asking Pete for advice about Jesus. If you’ve ever listened to Pete’s legendary podcast “You Made It Weird,” you know that these two crack each other up. It’s a fun ride with tons of new jokes. Don’t miss it. Please consider donating to water.org

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00:53:00

16. Maria Bamford: Your Comedy Vaccine

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/09/21

Maria Bamford has been one of Mike’s favorite comedians for a long time. Maria discusses the time she cold-called a Catholic priest even though she’s not Catholic, stories about Air BnBs, why Domino’s might be more helpful than a suicide hotline, unorthodox covid vaccines, and the recipe for grilled cheese. Don’t miss this one. Please consider donating to: Los Angeles Downtown Women's Center https://downtownwomenscenter.org/

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01:07:16

15. Jimmy Kimmel: This Week He Hosts The Emmys, But...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/09/14

Last year Jimmy Kimmel cooked Mike meatballs and then Mike dropped them on Jimmy’s front lawn. This interview goes better than that! Join Mike and Jimmy for a candid chat about schoolyard fights, right wing hit jobs, pre-existing conditions, and people who claim to not like pizza. Also, Jimmy has listened to all the episodes AND HAS NOTES. It’s a good one. Enjoy. Please consider donating to: St. Joseph Center https://stjosephctr.org/ Children's Hospital Los Angeles https://www.chla.org/

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00:52:40

14. Tig Notaro: Hot Vegan Lesbian Clickbait

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/08/31

Mike trades jokes with the great Tig Notaro. They discuss winning back ex-girlfriends in your favorite shirt, washing food during the pandemic, Billie Eilish's parents, and perhaps the most unlikely comedic run that involves both the Kiss and Indigo Girls. Do they also mention Ani DiFranco? Yes, they do. Please consider donating to Support + Feed: https://www.supportandfeed.com/

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00:46:35

13. Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America…and...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/08/24

Ronny Chieng is most well known for his roles in Crazy Rich Asians and on The Daily Show, but he is also one of the finest stand-up comedians today. Ronny joins Mike to collaborate on entirely new jokes about Mike’s secret superhero identity “Mildew Man,” why presidents need to leave conspiracy theories to the pros, and some eye opening observations from Ronny about the current international perception of America. Please consider donating to: Welcome to Chinatown

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00:34:06

12. Sam Jay: America’s Next Big Comedy Star

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/08/17

Sam Jay is a comedian and writer for SNL who may be on the verge of superstardom. Her new special “3 in the Morning” is filled with jokes and stories that are funny and fearless and dare the audience not to laugh. In this episode Sam teases new ideas she’s kicking around for her next hour. The conversation ranges from Sam’s cousin eating pie on the toilet to growing up black in America when you’re not given “the stuff.” Please consider donating to: Black Trans Lives Matter Youth Fund

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00:51:14

11. Judd Apatow: The Cinema Mogul Tries to Ruin...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/08/10

Judd and Mike are real life friends who share their real life candid observations in this loose and hilarious hour of workshopping jokes. Judd’s childhood friend peed on him as he watched Saturday Night Live and Mike puts the dental in transcendental meditation because he grinds his teeth. Together they reminisce about 7th grade Washington trips, fears from being a teenager, and fears about having a teenager as Judd helps Mike sculpt his own “This is 40.” Things get tense when Judd declares that he

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00:54:31

10. Roy Wood Jr: From Birmingham to The Daily Show to...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/08/03

Mike and Roy teamed up to raise money for comedy club waitstaffs with “Tip Your Waitstaff.” Now they work on jokes about gin vomit, stealing fancy jeans, and why being a Daily Show correspondent could put you in more hot water than having a criminal record. The episode touches on regret, redemption, and lands in an unexpected place when Mike asks Roy if he’d consider letting Mike produce his one person show. Don’t miss this one. Please consider donating to: https://www.iseemeinc.com

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00:43:32

9. Melissa Villaseñor: Mike Writes Jokes with the SNL...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/07/27

Mike teams up with SNL star Melissa Villaseñor to work out jokes about feminist bookstores, moms talking to themselves, and guitar teachers who are frankly just showing off. This is a true comedy jam session and there are jokes written in real time! Don’t miss it. Please consider donating to: Rock The Vote https://www.rockthevote.org/

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01:02:22

8. Hasan Minhaj: Sometimes Living Through History......

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/07/20

Mike and Hasan are friends who love talking about current events and comedy craft. In this episode, Hasan teases possible themes and stories for his next special, which shares some commonality with Mike’s special Thank God For Jokes. They talk about everything from macaroni and cheese to marriage and children to the time Hasan came to Mike’s apartment for a script reading and his takeaway was that Mike’s wife Jen is a better person than Mike. This conversation goes from macro to micro to personal to

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00:46:48

7. Sarah Cooper: America’s Funniest...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/07/13

Mike gets to know comedian/writer Sarah Cooper, whose Trump lip sync videos are a viral phenomenon beloved by millions. They crack open the pain of being rejected in middle school, the joy of huffing Irish spring soap, and why Sarah and Mike are both New York forever. Please consider contributing to myFace: https://www.myface.org/

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00:50:16

6. David Sedaris: Mike Trades Funny Stories With His...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/07/06

Mike talks with his literary hero David Sedaris about clocking 90 thousand steps, dressing like a clown, and walking through Times Square after midnight in the pandemic. Please consider contributing to: Feeding America https://www.feedingamerica.org/

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00:52:02

5. Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/06/29

Mike discusses Hannah's award winning Netflix special “Nanette,” her new special “Douglas” and together they dig deep into the solo show process and how her new show may end up including a “spectrum gazelle.” Sponsored by Samuel Adams Please consider supporting: https://www.safehorizon.org/

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00:50:05

4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/06/22

Mike celebrates the publication of "The New One, Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad” with his co-writer and co-wife J. Hope Stein. They are joined by Matt Berninger, the lead singer of Mike’s favorite band "The National” as well as Matt’s co-writer and co-wife Carin Besser. This creative double date goes deep as the two married couples open up about creative marriages, actual marriages, and how writing poetry can feel like knitting. Please consider supporting: 7-Inches For

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00:58:47

3. Jon Laster: Lessons from Black Lives Matter. Also,...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/06/15

Mike discusses Black Lives Matter and turning tragedy into comedy with Jon Laster.Please consider contributing to the following organizations:NAACP Legal Defense FundUnited Negro College Fund

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00:42:44

2. John Mulaney: Shooting Hoops with the Michael...

Mike Birbiglia"s Working It Out ·

2020/06/15

Mike discusses the Chicago Bulls with the Michael Jordan of stand-up comedy, John Mulaney.Please consider contributing to the following organizations:NAACP Legal Defense FundParole Preparation ProjectInnocence Project

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