Podcasts by Mike Birbiglia

Quinta Brunson: Flinging Cats, Lovingly from 2022-03-28T02:57:28

(Recorded May 2021) This week Mike welcomes Quinta Brunson, the comedian, actor, and writer who blew up from her “He Got Money” memes and viral videos. She has since pivoted into mainstream succ...

68. Taylor Tomlinson Returns: She's Not Like Us from 2022-03-21T03:00:47

The last time Taylor Tomlinson was on "Working it Out," she had just released her first Netflix comedy special Quarter-Life Crisis. Now, Taylor returns on the heels of her latest specia...

Stephen Colbert: Laughter As An Act Of Love from 2022-03-14T03:00:39

(Recorded October 2021) Fresh off his Emmy win (with stage companion Conan O’Brien) Stephen Colbert joins Mike for a discussion of comedy, anxiety, and why he’ll never run for Senate. He explain...

67. Lynn Shawcroft: How Mitch Hedberg Wrote Jokes from 2022-03-07T04:00:06

Last summer, Mike revistied to the classic comedy album "Strategic Grill Locations" by his friend, the late great Mitch Hedberg. The listening experience was so transcendsnt that it inspired Mik...

John Mulaney: Shooting Hoops with the Michael Jordan of Comedy from 2022-02-28T04:00:15

(Recorded 2020) On the heels of John Mulaney hosting SNL for the 5th time, we are re-airing one of our favorite (and 2nd ever!) episodes. The two friends discuss the Chicago Bulls, getting beate...

66. David Cross: Fully Committed Dad from 2022-02-21T03:58:38

This week Mike welcomes David Cross, who is a legend in comedy and also makes cameos in Mike’s dreams. The two comics discuss the origins of Mr. Show, why Tobias from Arrested Development is so ...

Aubrey Plaza: A Four-Quadrant Superstar from 2022-02-14T04:08:17

(Recorded March 2021) Aubrey Plaza is a beloved comedic actor for her role as April on Parks & Rec & many acclaimed indie films including "Black Bear" which she not only starred in but also prod...

65. Jon Laster Returns: Playing Legacy Ball from 2022-02-07T04:00:41

When Jon Laster was last on the podcast in the summer of 2020, Mike and Jon talked race relations in America and the relationship between tragedy and comedy. Now Jon returns to discuss his thoughts...

Judd Apatow Returns: Judd Has Notes from 2022-01-31T04:00:47

(Recorded July 2021) Judd Apatow saw Mike's entire new show in progress, and he's got a lot of feedback. As they break apart Judd's notes, they veer into topics like dark joy vs. light joy, why ...

64. Mo Amer: The Creative Savings Account from 2022-01-24T04:00:20

Mo Amer started doing stand-up when he was 14, and now he's being introduced by The Rock in his latest Netflix special, Mohammed in Texas. Mike talks with Mo about that journey, growing up Pales...

Jo Firestone: Onomatopizza and the Fyrestone Fest from 2022-01-17T04:17:29

(Recorded April 2021) Mike welcomes one of the most uniquely funny people alive and the two comics go deep on deep dish pizza. Jo explains her controversial take on eating pizza crust first and ...

63. Sarah Millican: Put The Email Address In Last from 2022-01-10T04:00

What started as a poem by Sarah Millican about a bad divorce sprouted into one of the most popular comedy careers in England in the last 20 years. Mike and Sarah discuss how hitting rock bottom ...

Jim Gaffigan: We Met in 1997 at a Pizzeria from 2022-01-03T03:46:25

Mike met Jim Gaffigan in 1997 when he cold-called Jim’s landline. They went out for, of course, pizza and Jim gave him advice that Mike has not only used but also shares with others. The two com...

62. Hannah Einbinder: The Joke’s on You For Loving a Clown from 2021-12-27T04:00

Hannah Einbinder received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her breakout performance in HBO’s “Hacks.” Today Hannah and Mike discuss what it means to be yourself in auditions, risking reject...

Malcolm Gladwell: 10,000 Hours of Jokes from 2021-12-20T04:00

You can hear the excitement in Mike's voice as he welcomes legendary author Malcolm Gladwell, host of Revisionist History & author of Outliers as well as his latest The Bomber Mafia. Malcolm bri...

61. John Green: The Fault in Our Birbiglias from 2021-12-13T04:00

In addition to his new hit book “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” John Green has written several novels that have debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list including “The Fault in Our Stars...

Keegan-Michael Key: Schmigadon't Think Twice from 2021-12-06T04:00

In 2015 Mike filmed “Don’t Think Twice” where Keegan-Michael Key played a guy who got cast on a fictional version of SNL. This year Keegan hosted the *actual* SNL in a delightful case of life im...

60. Rosebud Baker: Addicted to Comedy from 2021-11-29T03:47:45

Rosebud Baker can make anything funny. She has jokes about the tragic death of her sister, her own struggles with addiction, and why nurses seem to be a little too cocky. Mike and Rose kick arou...

Bill Hader: This Episode Has It All from 2021-11-22T04:00

Mike has just announced new tour dates. Tickets at birbigs.com This episode has it all. Bill’s time at SNL. Bill’s time at South Park. Bill’s work at Pixar. Bill’s impression of Mike and Mike’s ...

59. Alex Edelman: A Jewish Person Walks Into a Meeting of White Supremacists from 2021-11-15T04:00

In December Mike presents Alex’s Edelman’s solo show, "Just for Us" off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre. It's an award-winning comedy in which Alex (who is Jewish) tells the story of being a...

Hasan Minhaj: Sometimes Living Through History... Sucks from 2021-11-08T04:00

Mike just announced 22 performances in Berkeley, California. Tickets at birbigs.com. Today we’re re-airing one of our favorites. Mike and Hasan are friends who share a love for the interweaving ...

58. Jimmy Carr: Life Is Better With Laughter from 2021-11-01T03:00

Legendary British comedian Jimmy Carr begins his conversation with Mike by saying, “I wrote a book in lock-down because it was that or a podcast and I figured a book would be more dignified.” Th...

Sarah Silverman: A Hard Comedy Reset from 2021-10-25T03:00

First, CALIFORNIA TOUR NEWS— Berkeley Repertory Theatre residency goes on sale this week! Also, this week we re-air one of our all time favorite episodes. Mike is a huge admirer of Sarah Silverm...

57. Stephen Colbert: Laughter As An Act Of Love from 2021-10-18T03:00

Fresh off his Emmy win (with stage companion Conan O’Brien) Stephen Colbert joins Mike for a discussion of comedy, anxiety, and why he’ll never run for Senate. He explains that the reason he lov...

Conan O'Brien: It's His Birthday, Celebrate Him from 2021-10-11T03:00

Mike welcomes his comedy idol and former boss Conan O’Brien whose hit podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” prompted Mike to demand that they actually be friends and...

56. Atsuko Okatsuka: Her Life Should Be a Movie from 2021-10-04T03:00

Atsuko Okatsuka makes comedy videos featuring her grandmother & her husband, which Mike is convinced should be a feature film. The two comedians discuss Atsuko’s move from Japan at age 10, her g...

55. Sterlin Harjo: Comedy From Tragedy and Reservation Dogs from 2021-09-27T03:00

Filmmaker Sterlin Harjo co-created the smash comedy hit Reservation Dogs for FX about four Indigenous teenagers growing up on a reservation in Oklahoma. Sterlin tells Mike about the time he acci...

54. Phoebe Robinson: Is She a Writer? Oh Yes, She Is from 2021-09-20T03:00

The last time Phoebe Robinson and Mike hung out, they were waiting to be picked up by an Uber on the side of a highway after their tour bus broke down. In this episode, they discuss Phoebe’s thi...

Natasha Lyonne: No F**kin’ Around from 2021-09-13T03:00

Mike welcomes the great Natasha Lyonne, co-creator and star of the hit Netflix series Russian Doll. Natasha opens up about her own process as well as the best advice she’s received. Natasha hold...

53. Pete Holmes Returns: Paperback Pete and His Soft Body from 2021-09-03T15:59:05

Mike welcomes back one of our most beloved guests, Pete Holmes, to celebrate the paperback release of The New One. Pete has a lot to say about hardcovers, hardbodies, and how his father asks him...

52. Randall Park: His Superpower is Turtle Figurines from 2021-08-29T14:55

Randall Park has brought his one of a kind comedic approach to Trainwreck, Fresh Off the Boat, Veep, and the Marvel Universe. Randall reveals how he and Ali Wong scored the Keanu Reeves cameo fo...

51. Jim Gaffigan: We Met in 1997 at a Pizzeria from 2021-08-23T03:00

Mike met Jim Gaffigan in 1997 when he cold-called Jim’s landline. They went out for, of course, pizza and Jim gave him advice that Mike has not only used but also shares with others. The two com...

Nikki Glaser: The Taylor Swift of Comedy from 2021-08-16T03:00

Prolific, raw, and hilarious comic Nikki Glaser shares childhood memories of her mom in the Slow Round that she’s not yet willing to tell on stage but is willing to s...

50. Kate Micucci: Don't Think Thrice from 2021-08-09T03:00

For the 50th episode Mike welcomes Kate Micucci, another member of the “Don’t Think Twice” cast. Kate is one half of the folk comedy duo Garfunkel & Oates and her creative talents stretch from m...

49. Keegan-Michael Key: Schmigadon't Think Twice from 2021-08-02T02:46:47

In 2015 Mike filmed “Don’t Think Twice” where Keegan-Michael Key played a guy who got cast on a fictional version of SNL. This year Keegan hosted the *actual* SNL in a delightful case of life im...

48. Judd Apatow Returns: Judd Has Notes from 2021-07-26T03:00

Judd Apatow recently saw Mike's entire new show in progress, and he's got a lot of feedback. As they break apart Judd's notes, they veer into topics like dark joy vs. light joy, why we exercise,...

Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis Meets Mid-Life Crisis from 2021-07-19T03:00

Today we re-air one of our all time favorites: Mike’s conversation with comedy prodigy Taylor Tomlinson, a wildly prolific joke writer and star of her own Netflix special “Quarter-life Crisis.” ...

47. Malcolm Gladwell: 10,000 Hours of Jokes from 2021-07-12T03:00

You can hear the excitement in Mike's voice as he welcomes legendary author Malcolm Gladwell, host of Revisionist History and author of 'Outliers' as well as his latest, 'The Bomber Mafia.' Malc...

46. Brie Larson: Captain Marvel Helps Captain Jokes from 2021-07-05T03:00

Mike is joined this week by Academy Award-winning actor Brie Larson whose films range from Captain Marvel to Room as well as Trainwreck, where her character Kim is married to Mike’s character To...

45. Neal Brennan: The Comedy Whisperer from 2021-06-28T02:51:13

Before they became comedians, Mike and Neal both got their start working the door at different comedy clubs. Now, they sit down for a discussion of what it was like for Neal to co-cre...

Roy Wood Jr: From Birmingham to The Daily Show to Broadway? from 2021-06-21T03:00

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 bein...

44. Sarah Silverman: A Hard Comedy Reset from 2021-06-14T02:53:35

Mike is a huge admirer of Sarah Silverman and in this episode Sarah brings jokes, stories, and answers to tough questions like, “Why do so many of our comedian friends die young?” Along the way ...

43. Bill Hader: This Episode Has It All from 2021-06-07T03:00

This episode has it all. Bill’s time at SNL. Bill’s time at South Park. Bill’s work at Pixar. Bill’s impression of Mike and Mike’s impression of Bill. Bill’s collaboration with Mulaney and Bill’...

42. Quinta Brunson: Flinging Cats, Lovingly from 2021-05-31T03:00

This week Mike welcomes Quinta Brunson, the comedian, actor, and writer who blew up from her “He Got Money” memes and viral videos. She has since pivoted into mainstream success as one of the st...

The Lucas Bros: Oscar Nominated, Podcast Celebrated from 2021-05-24T03:00

Since this episode first aired Keith & Kenny released the film "Judas and the Black Messiah" which earned them an Oscar Nomination for Best Original Screenplay. This episode alternates between u...

41. Jack Antonoff: Jokes Are The Melodies Of Comedy from 2021-05-18T15:10:32

40. Aisling Bea: The Right Amount of a Bit Much from 2021-05-10T03:00

39. Nish Kumar: The Sidekick Soliloquy from 2021-05-03T03:00

This week Mike is joined by British comic Nish Kumar and they discuss Brexit, the craft behind building a one person show, and the time Nish was told by a heckler to “go home” when he was pretty...

Bowen Yang: How Do You Write a Sketch For SNL? from 2021-04-26T03:00

Bowen Yang joins Mike this week for an episode that is as hilarious as it is honest. Listen as Bowen and Mike discuss everything from gay conversion therapy and googling yourself to h...

38. Conan O'Brien: It's His Birthday, Celebrate Him from 2021-04-18T21:10:10

Mike welcomes his comedy idol and former boss Conan O’Brien whose hit podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” prompted Mike to demand that they actually be friends and that Conan come on Mike’s p...

37. Jo Firestone: Onomatopizza and the Fyrestone Fest from 2021-04-12T03:00

In anticipation of this week’s “Worldwide Comedy Pizza Party” Mike welcomes one of the most uniquely funny people alive and the two comics go deep on deep dish. Jo explains her controversial tak...

36. Gary Gulman: The Joke Nerd Summit You've Been Waiting For from 2021-04-05T02:45:53

These two comedy nerds discuss the elements of math, science, art, and music that go into constructing the perfect joke as they trade collected wisdom about writing from Steve Martin, Mary Karr,...

Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of the Craft from 2021-03-29T03:04:21

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 “spec...

Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of the Craft from 2021-03-29T03:04:21

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 “spec...

35. Fred Armisen: The Secret Comedy Rules of Portlandia and SNL from 2021-03-22T03:00

Mike and Fred have a candid chat about the secret rules of Portlandia and the comedy writing lessons of SNL. Fred describes how they arrived at the title for “Portlandia” and Mike describes how ...

34. Aubrey Plaza: A Four-Quadrant Superstar from 2021-03-15T03:00

Aubrey Plaza is a beloved comedic actor for her role as April on Parks & Rec & many acclaimed indie films including "Black Bear" which she not only starred in but also produced. The two discuss ...

33. Nathan Lane: He Deserves Special Treatment from 2021-03-08T04:00

Mike is joined by Broadway legend Nathan Lane who just so happened to have changed Mike’s life 13 years ago. 1 month after they met Nathan was the witness for Mike’s wedding at City Hall…and the...

Pete Holmes: What Podcast Would Jesus Listen To? from 2021-03-01T04:12:50

In anticipation of Pete’s March 24th appearance at the Worldwide Comedy Pizza Party (tickets at birbigs.com) we are re-airing one of the most popular episodes we’ve ever done. The highlights? Pe...

Pete Holmes: What Podcast Would Jesus Listen To? from 2021-03-01T04:12:50

In anticipation of Pete’s March 24th appearance at the Worldwide Comedy Pizza Party (tickets at birbigs.com) we are re-airing one of the most popular episodes we’ve ever done. The highlights? Pe...

32. Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis Meets Mid-Life Crisis from 2021-02-22T04:00

Taylor Tomlinson is only 27 and already has her own hit comedy special on Netflix called “Quarter-life Crisis.” Mike bonds with this prolific joke writer over her unique introduction into comedy...

31. The Sklar Brothers: How to Say I Love You, Freshly from 2021-02-15T04:28:07

Mike welcomes the great Randy and Jason Sklar as they trade jokes about how to say I love you to your parents without sounding like you’re in the Mafia, the difference between outsourcing and ‘M...

30. Nikki Glaser: The Taylor Swift of Comedy from 2021-02-08T04:00

Prolific, raw, and hilarious comic Nikki Glaser shares childhood memories of her mom in the Slow Round that she’s not yet willing to tell on stage but is willing to say on a podcast. Nikki and M...

Jacqueline Novak: 50 Ways to Get Eaten By the Garage Door from 2021-02-01T04:00

Jacqueline and Mike have toured together for years and Mike recently produced Jacqueline’s Off-Broadway hit Get On Your Knees. They get nerdy on joke structure: setups, punchlines, tags and seca...

Jacqueline Novak: 50 Ways to Get Eaten By the Garage Door from 2021-02-01T04:00

Jacqueline and Mike have toured together for years and Mike recently produced Jacqueline’s Off-Broadway hit Get On Your Knees. They get nerdy on joke structure: setups, punchlines, tags and seca...

29. Frank Oz: Frank Being Frank from 2021-01-25T04:00

Yoda. Miss Piggy. The Muppets Take Manhattan. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. These are just a few entries in the IMDB of Frank Oz. Mike welcomes the show business legend for a candid talk about Frank’...

28. The Lucas Bros: Losing Their Minds Together from 2021-01-18T04:00

Keith and Kenny Lucas join Mike for an episode that alternates between utterly serious & supremely silly. They discuss their moving Vulture essay "Our Brother Kaizen," as well as jokes in proces...

27. Rachel Bloom: The Inception of the “Please Stop The Ride” Musical from 2021-01-11T04:03

The award-winning co-creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Rachel Bloom joins Mike as the two of them crack into a format never explored in this podcast—the musical! Mike leaves his prepared m...

Tig Notaro: Hot Vegan Lesbian Clickbait from 2021-01-04T04:00

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 unli...

Tig Notaro: Hot Vegan Lesbian Clickbait from 2021-01-04T04:00

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 unli...

Maria Bamford: Your Comedy Vaccine from 2020-12-28T04:14:16

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 Do...

Maria Bamford: Your Comedy Vaccine from 2020-12-28T04:14:16

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 Do...

26. All Jokes Considered: The Staff Picks The Best Of 2020 from 2020-12-21T04:00

A comedy extravaganza featuring Sarah Cooper, Hasan Minhaj, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Kimmel, Maria Bamford, John Mulaney, Ira Glass, Jon Laster, David Sedaris, Pete Holmes, Jon Favreau & Tommy Vietor, ...

25. Ira Glass: The Highly Anticipated Return from 2020-12-14T04:00

Since Ira Glass was Working It Out’s inaugural guest in June 2020, listeners have frequently requested his return. This week the podcast has its first return guest and its first *second draft*. ...

24. Natasha Lyonne: No F**kin’ Around from 2020-12-07T04:00

Mike welcomes the great Natasha Lyonne, co-creator and star of the hit Netflix series Russian Doll. Natasha opens up about her own process as well as the best advice she’s received. Natasha hold...

Matt Berninger From The National Goes Solo from 2020-11-30T03:04:29

This fall Matt Berninger from The National released a brilliant solo album called Serpentine so this week Mike celebrates the release of that album with a re-post of this special episode which f...

23. Ramy Youssef: Kicked in the Golden Globes from 2020-11-23T04:00

Mike welcomes award-winning comedian Ramy Youssef. The two friends discuss the unexpectedly controversial elements of his hit series “Ramy.” They also work on jokes about bad wedding speeches, g...

22. Abbi Jacobson: The Broad City Makeout Party from 2020-11-16T04:00

Mike is joined by the co-creator and co-star of the comedy classic “Broad City.” They discuss the show’s origins, why we should all hope to “fail flamboyantly,” and why you might quit...

21. Bowen Yang: How Do You Write a Sketch For SNL? from 2020-11-09T04:00

Bowen Yang joins Mike this week for an episode that is as hilarious as it is honest. Listen as Bowen and Mike discuss everything from gay conversion therapy and googling yourself to high school ...

Jon Favreau&Tommy Vietor: Pod Save Birbiglia from 2020-11-02T04:00

A special pre-Election Day message from Mike and a re-post of one of the most popular episodes. Remember to vote! http://votesaveamerica.com/

Jon Favreau & Tommy Vietor: Pod Save Birbiglia from 2020-11-02T04:00

A special pre-Election Day message from Mike and a re-post of one of the most popular episodes. Remember to vote! http://votesaveamerica.com/

A Letter From a Comedian To College Students Everywhere from 2020-10-26T03:00

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/

20. Jacqueline Novak: 50 Ways To Get Eaten By the Garage Door from 2020-10-19T03:00

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, punchli...

19. Beth Stelling: Dreaming About Sex With Your Dad from 2020-10-12T03:00

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 jok...

18. Jon Favreau&Tommy Vietor: Pod Save Birbiglia from 2020-10-05T02:36:31

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 ha...

17. Pete Holmes: What Podcast Would Jesus Listen To? from 2020-09-28T03:42:26

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...

16. Maria Bamford: Your Comedy Vaccine from 2020-09-21T03:17:42

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 B...

15. Jimmy Kimmel: This Week He Hosts The Emmys, But First....He Works It Out. from 2020-09-14T02:41:17

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 school...

Ira Glass: A Podcast Legend Teaches Mike How to Make a Podcast from 2020-09-07T02:31:06

A Message From Mike, a Preview of Upcoming Episodes, and a Repost of Episode 1

Ira Glass: A Podcast Legend Teaches Mike How to Make a Podcast from 2020-09-07T02:31:06

A Message From Mike, a Preview of Upcoming Episodes, and a Repost of Episode 1

14. Tig Notaro: Hot Vegan Lesbian Clickbait from 2020-08-31T03:00:44

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 th...

13. Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America…and Mike Birbiglia! from 2020-08-24T03:00

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...

12. Sam Jay: America’s Next Big Comedy Star from 2020-08-17T03:00

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 aud...

11. Judd Apatow: The Cinema Mogul Tries to Ruin Mike’s Podcast from 2020-08-10T02:22:48

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 wat...

10. Roy Wood Jr: From Birmingham to The Daily Show to Broadway? from 2020-08-03T02:52:17

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...

9. Melissa Villaseñor: Mike Writes Jokes with the SNL Star in Real Time! from 2020-07-27T02:36:33

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...

8. Hasan Minhaj: Sometimes Living Through History... Sucks from 2020-07-20T03:16:46

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 w...

7. Sarah Cooper: America’s Funniest Lip-Syncer-In-Chief— In Her Own Words from 2020-07-13T02:19:25

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 hu...

6. David Sedaris: Mike Trades Funny Stories With His Comedy Hero from 2020-07-06T02:50:53

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.

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5. Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of the Craft from 2020-06-29T03:50

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 “spec...

4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser,&J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’s favorite band “The National” from 2020-06-22T03:11:37