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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’s favorite band “The National”

Jun 22, 2020
Mike Birbiglia is joined by Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, and J. Hope Stein for a creative double date. They discuss the challenges of collaborating as married couples, the frustrations of medical misdiagnoses, the consequences of sharing personal information, the dreamlike quality of Ronald Reagan Dreaming, and the importance of kindness and nonprofit projects.
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  • Collaborating as married couples in writing can be complex, involving debates, challenges, and emotional exploration.
  • Finding the right doctor and sharing personal stories can enhance trust and confidence in medical care.

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In this episode, Mike Brabiglia is joined by a wife and husband lyrical duo, Matt Berninger and Corinne Besser, as well as his wife Jen. They discuss the complexities of collaborating on writing as married couples, exploring the challenges, debates, and emotions that arise when working together. They share personal experiences and debates over songwriting, book writing, and even their own anniversary date. They also touch on how collaboration between partners can lead to new artistic discoveries and perspectives.

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