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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

2. John Mulaney: Shooting Hoops with the Michael Jordan of Comedy

Jun 15, 2020
Mike Birbiglia discusses basketball, comedy, and childhood memories with John Mulaney, the Michael Jordan of stand-up comedy. They talk about the influence of basketball on their lives, their supportive roles for each other, odd encounters on the road, and hilarious scenarios in a death hallucination. They also discuss the Parole Preparation Project and encourage listeners to donate.
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  • The podcast discusses the Chicago Bulls and their impact on comedy
  • Listeners are encouraged to support the Parole Preparation Project and consider donating to their cause

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The Parole Preparation Project

The summary highlights the Parole Preparation Project, an organization that works to help incarcerated New Yorkers threatened by COVID-19. The project aims to release aging individuals in prison and assist in the release of vulnerable prisoners through advocacy and DNA evidence. The organization has been recommended by the Innocence Project and has freed over 300 death row inmates. Listeners are encouraged to visit the paroleprepny.org website to learn more and consider donating to support their cause.

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