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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

113. Todd Barry: The Inventor of Crowd Work

Nov 6, 2023
Stand-up comedian Todd Barry, known for his crowd work, reflects on his 35 years in comedy, discusses his problem with Mike's cat, and shares his experiences performing at prom shows. They also talk about crying on planes, Mitch Hedberg's unreleased movie, and promote their support for Doctors Without Borders.
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Quick takeaways

  • Todd Barry discusses his 35 years in comedy and the question of whether or not he invented crowd work.
  • Todd Barry advocates for supporting Doctors Without Borders amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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The Annoying Seatmate on a Flight

During a flight, a passenger continuously blocks the speaker's screen with his hands over the back of the seat. The speaker humorously contemplates taking a picture for Instagram, but refrains from doing so. In an unexpected twist, paramedics rush in to treat the seatmate in agony. The speaker shares a humorous ending to the incident.

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