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169. Ira Glass Returns: Ira Tries Stand-Up Comedy (For Real)

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

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Comedy in Vulnerability: Navigating Health and Humor

This chapter blends humor with profound reflections on personal health issues, including experiences with doctors and the challenges of caring for loved ones with dementia. The speakers engage in light-hearted anecdotes while addressing the complexities of vulnerability and the balance between comedy and serious topics. Through their candid discussions, they demonstrate how storytelling can foster connection, even in the face of difficult realities such as aging and mortality.

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