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Mike Birbiglia #5

You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes

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Exploring Religion and Comedy in Performance

The chapter delves into the speaker's reflections on crafting jokes about their Catholic upbringing, beliefs in God, and conscious existence, incorporating comedic analogies and philosophical perspectives. They share insights on exploring different religions, such as Hinduism, for comedic purposes and feeling intrigued by the concepts presented. The conversation also highlights the process of refining comedy material, touching on authorship, consciousness, and the challenges of conveying complex beliefs to the audience.

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