Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out The Very Best Working It Out Moments of 2023
Jan 1, 2024
Ray Romano jokes about marriage, Ramy Youssef's funny uncle, Rachel Feinstein's spot-on impressions, Mike's deep confessions about friendships with Tom Papa and Gary Gulman, and Ira Glass helps work out Mike's jokes and life.
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Marriage As Competitive Teamwork
- Ray Romano and Mike Birbiglia trade quick marriage bits about "pancake" jokes and keeping score in relationships.
- Their conversation shows how small domestic details become rich material for connecting with audiences.
Make The Show About The Audience
- Comedians should treat a show as service, not a personal showcase, especially when audiences sacrifice to attend.
- Mike says flipping to 'it's about them' changes creative decisions and respect for the crowd.
Honor Audience Sacrifices
- Do treat ticket-buyers as people who made sacrifices and design your performance to honor that investment.
- If someone in the crowd had to save or skip meals, you owe them 100% focus and craft.