Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out 134. Pete Holmes Returns: Working It Weird
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Jun 10, 2024 
Stand-up comedian Pete Holmes roasts Mike Birbiglia and they create jokes about their complex relationships with their dads. They discuss big questions like God's existence, John Mulaney's location, and Mike's childhood bullying. Candid conversations about jealousy, cheating, and writing for the school paper. Plus, they reflect on Homeboy Industries and share tour dates.
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Roast as a Love Language
- Mike Birbiglia discusses his comedic dynamic with Pete Holmes, emphasizing their playful roasts as a form of affection.
- He encourages listeners to avoid misinterpreting their banter as genuine negativity.
Mulaney's Dating Bit
- Pete Holmes recalls a John Mulaney bit about dating and storytelling.
- Initially, dates hear polished anecdotes, but later, they get the raw, unfiltered truth.
Birbiglia's Curated Comedy
- Pete Holmes admires Mike Birbiglia's comedic craft, describing it as having a "Japanese shoe store quality."
- He appreciates Birbiglia's minimalist and curated approach to comedy.