
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 214 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsComedy | |||

The last time comedian Vir Das was on Working It Out, he and Mike discussed the intense reaction to a piece he performed called “Two Indias.” Now Vir returns to share how he moved on from the controversy, and all the ups and downs he’s experienced si... more
On the heels of her new special “Unspeakable Things,” Leanne Morgan joins the podcast this week to talk Southern beauty shop gossip, getting started in comedy selling jewelry door to door, and in what way Mike is “her Elvis.” Plus, the time Leanne ma... more
Todd Glass was one of the first comics Mike opened for. It’s easy to see how, since then, Todd has become one of the most beloved comic of his generation, revered by comics including Nikki Glaser, Judd Apatow, and Rory Scovel. Now Mike and Todd sit d... more
This week poet J. Hope Stein & Mike’s wife ‘Clo’ returns to the podcast. Jen reads original poetry that Mike uses as inspiration for his bits—and the two dispute whose side of the story is being told in each. Mike and Jen discuss helpful vs. unhelpfu... more
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Jokes on you, I wanted to cry in my garden while listening to J. Hope Stein read her poetry out loud.
“You’re like the piece of paper they put on overhead projectors and a tired dad writes equations on.”
Pete is not on the show all the time but when he pops up I’ve come to think of it like my generation’s Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner.
If you’re looking for a good place to start: 100th episode with Ira Glass, every Pete Holmes episode, and Quest Love have really stuck with me.
Great show
Can’t for wrong with this podcast. Mike is a treasure!
Love Mike, this podcast is sometimes just a little low energy for me at times, personally. I do always enjoy the interviews and Mike is able to draw out authenticity from his guests compared to other celebrity podcasts. I’d give it five stars if the intro and transition music wasn’t on the low- energy/depressing side. I often don’t listen to episodes because the beginning music vibe just isn’t for me. I’d go see Mike, if he came to MA to do a comedy show, in a SECOND!!
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Content centers on the creative process in comedy, where comedians and creators share stories about their journey, the intricacies of stand-up, and the challenges of testing new material. Episodes often involve discussions around personal experiences, audience interaction, and the dynamics of collaboration, highlighting the resilience needed when facing adversity in performance settings. This podcast appeals to those interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of comedy and the artistic development that goes into performance and personal storytelling.
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Recent guests on Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out include:
1. J. Hope Stein
2. Nick Offerman
3. Caleb Hearon
4. Ahmir Thompson
5. Sebastian Maniscalco
6. Julio Torres
7. KC Shornima
8. Ryan Hamilton
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