Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
Episodes
35. Fred Armisen: The Secret Comedy Rules of Portlandia and SNL
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ti...
34. Aubrey Plaza: A Four-Quadrant Superstar
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
33. Nathan Lane: He Deserves Special Treatment
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
32. Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis Meets Mid-Life Crisis
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
31. The Sklar Brothers: How to Say I Love You, Freshly
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ma...
30. Nikki Glaser: The Taylor Swift of Comedy
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
29. Frank Oz: Frank Being Frank
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
28. The Lucas Bros: Losing Their Minds Together
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keith and Kenny Lucas join Mike for an episode that alternates between utterly serious & supremely silly. They discuss their moving Vulture essay "Our...
27. Rachel Bloom: The Inception of the “Please Stop The Ride” Musical
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pod...
26. All Jokes Considered: The Staff Picks The Best Of 2020
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A comedy extravaganza featuring Sarah Cooper, Hasan Minhaj, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Kimmel, Maria Bamford, John Mulaney, Ira Glass, Jon Laster, David Sedari...
25. Ira Glass: The Highly Anticipated Return
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 fir...
24. Natasha Lyonne: No F**kin’ Around
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
23. Ramy Youssef: Kicked in the Golden Globes
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike welcomes award-winning comedian Ramy Youssef. The two friends discuss the unexpectedly controversial elements of his hit series “Ramy.” They ...
22. Abbi Jacobson: The Broad City Makeout Party
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 “f...
21. Bowen Yang: How Do You Write a Sketch For SNL?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
A Letter From a Comedian To College Students Everywhere
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
20. Jacqueline Novak: 50 Ways To Get Eaten By the Garage Door
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline and Mike have toured together for years and Mike recently produced Jacqueline’s Off-Broadway hit “Get On Your Knees.” On this episode...
19. Beth Stelling: Dreaming About Sex With Your Dad
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
18. Jon Favreau & Tommy Vietor: Pod Save Birbiglia
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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—in...
17. Pete Holmes: What Podcast Would Jesus Listen To?
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
16. Maria Bamford: Your Comedy Vaccine
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
15. Jimmy Kimmel: This Week He Hosts The Emmys, But First....He Works It Out.
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
14. Tig Notaro: Hot Vegan Lesbian Clickbait
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike trades jokes with the great Tig Notaro. They discuss winning back ex-girlfriends in your favorite shirt, washing food during the pandemic, Billie...
13. Ronny Chieng: Asian Comedian Destroys America…and Mike Birbiglia!
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. R...
12. Sam Jay: America’s Next Big Comedy Star
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 stor...
11. Judd Apatow: The Cinema Mogul Tries to Ruin Mike’s Podcast
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 chi...
10. Roy Wood Jr: From Birmingham to The Daily Show to Broadway?
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
9. Melissa Villaseñor: Mike Writes Jokes with the SNL Star in Real Time!
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike teams up with SNL star Melissa Villaseñor to work out jokes about feminist bookstores, moms talking to themselves, and guitar teachers who are f...
8. Hasan Minhaj: Sometimes Living Through History... Sucks
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
7. Sarah Cooper: America’s Funniest Lip-Syncer-In-Chief— In Her Own Words
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
6. David Sedaris: Mike Trades Funny Stories With His Comedy Hero
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike talks with his literary hero David Sedaris about clocking 90 thousand steps, dressing like a clown, and walking through Times Square after midnig...
5. Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of the Craft
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike discusses Hannah's award winning Netflix special “Nanette,” her new special “Douglas” and together they dig deep into the solo show proce...
4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’s favorite band “The National”
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. The...
3. Jon Laster: Lessons from Black Lives Matter. Also, Honey Buns.
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike discusses Black Lives Matter and turning tragedy into comedy with Jon Laster.Please consider contributing to the following organizations:NAACP L...
2. John Mulaney: Shooting Hoops with the Michael Jordan of Comedy
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike discusses the Chicago Bulls with the Michael Jordan of stand-up comedy, John Mulaney.Please consider contributing to the following organizations...
1. Ira Glass: A Podcast Legend Teaches Mike How to Make a Podcast
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike works out the concept for this very podcast during this very episode of this very podcast with podcast legend Ira Glass.Please consider contribut...
Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out: Trailer
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Mike Birbiglia welcomes a different comedian or creator each week and together they work out original, untested material. And, occasionally, ...