Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out 118. John Early: A Man With Needs
Jan 8, 2024
John Early, recently nominated for an Emmy and a Critics Choice Award, joins Mike to discuss avant-garde comedy, Brittany Spears impressions, and John's new Max special. They also talk about John's experience of coming out to his best friend and explore the complexities of sentimentality and the meaning of life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Mike Birbiglia's Upcoming Shows and Conversation with John Early
02:08 • 2min
John Early's Special and Parental Spotlight
04:32 • 22min
The Consequences of Telling a Story on a Podcast
26:24 • 3min
Coming Out in Middle School
29:38 • 13min
Exploring Sentimentality and the Meaning of Life
42:27 • 3min
Cooking for Their Daughter and Attending Birthday Parties
45:01 • 2min
Directing and Providing Notes to an Actress
47:26 • 8min