Comedian Chris Fleming and Mike Birbiglia discuss Massachusetts repression, comedy influences, and do impressions of each other. They dive into shared roots, childhood fears, self-identity, and reflections on beliefs and the afterlife. The episode is described as one of the most unhinged Working it Out sessions.
Chris Fleming humorously compares experiences with male and female doctors, showcasing comedic healthcare interactions.
Chris Fleming presents a unique afterlife scenario as an after party, offering a humorous twist on traditional beliefs.
Chris Fleming introduces a light-hearted perspective on visiting doctors, depicting comedic differences between male and female practitioners.
Deep dives
Male vs. Female Doctors: A Humorous Comparison
Chris Fleming humorously compares his experiences visiting male and female doctors, highlighting the differences in their approaches and interactions. His portrayal of the contrast between the gentle approach of female doctors and the more abrupt entrance of male doctors provides a comedic exploration of healthcare interactions.
The Afterlife After Party
Chris Fleming presents a unique perspective on the afterlife as an after party scenario, depicting a humorous vision of what it might entail. He humorously paints a picture of a mundane or chaotic afterlife gathering, contrasting the expectations of a traditional afterlife with a comedic twist.
God:Narrating a Visit to the Doctor
Chris Fleming introduces a light-hearted take on visiting the doctor, narrated in a humorous manner, highlighting the differences between male and female doctors. His anecdote about the male doctor's more abrupt and less delicate method of entrance in contrast to the female doctor's approach provides a comedic angle on healthcare experiences.
Memory Lane: Recollecting Childhood Performances
Chris Fleming reminisces about his childhood theater performances, illustrating his early experiences on stage and the comedic elements of his acting choices. He shares anecdotes about his expressive acting style and humorous characters, reflecting on the origins of his comedic approach.
Life's Protagonist: Exploring Life's Meaning
In a comedic exploration of life's purpose and significance, Chris Fleming humorously delves into the philosophical themes of existence and meaning. He navigates the stages of life's interpretation, from youthful certainty to mature questioning, offering a humorous take on the evolving perspectives on life's meaning.
In Chris Fleming’s recent Peacock stand-up special Hell, he calls out some audience members who are married and shouts, “This show is not for people who have wives. You have a wife?! Go see Mike Birbiglia!” Fleming is fearless about dragging the names of other comedians into his bits: from Bo Burham to Nikki Glaser to Bert Kreischer and more. Chris is a Massachusetts theater kid turned comedian and it manifests in stand-up comedy that is simultaneously avant-garde but also crowd pleasing. Mike and Chris sit down for a truly productive session of working out new material and they break down why Massachusetts is so darn repressed. Plus, they do no-holds-barred impressions of each other in what is one of the most unhinged episodes of Working it Out of all time.