This time, comedian and storyteller Mike Birbiglia joins the fun. Known for his one-man shows and a notable presence on Broadway, he dives into his fascinating transformation from a sleepwalker to a successful comedian. The conversation takes unexpected turns, from absurd moments involving celebrities to Mike's surreal encounter with the Pope. Plus, he candidly explores the pressures of mental health and performing, wrapping it all in entertaining anecdotes that highlight the absurdity of life and relationships.
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Power of Thoughtful Comedy
Embrace thoughtful and heartfelt comedy even on difficult subjects.
Such performances can profoundly impact and resonate with audiences.
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Mike's Sleepwalking Story
Mike Birbiglia shared his true sleepwalking incident where he jumped out of a second-story window at a La Quinta hotel.
This episode inspired his show Sleepwalk With Me and subsequent movie adaptation.
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Wing Weight Dispute Leads to Arrest
At the Cleveland Improv, a patron argued over the weight of chicken wings and got arrested.
This reflects the unpredictable moments comedians encounter at comedy clubs.
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In *Being Mortal*, Atul Gawande explores the limitations and failures of modern medicine in dealing with aging and death. Through personal stories, case studies, and research, Gawande argues that the medical profession often prioritizes prolonging life over improving its quality. He highlights the need for greater communication and planning around end-of-life care, emphasizing the importance of autonomy, dignity, and individual preferences. The book encourages readers to rethink their approach to aging and dying, focusing on what makes life meaningful and fulfilling until the very end.
Don't forget to watch Mike Birbiglia's new special "The Good Life" streaming on Netflix May 26th!
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This week on Your Mom’s House, Tom Segura and Christina P are joined by storytelling savant, Broadway boy, and sleepwalking legend Mike Birbiglia! Tom and Christina kick off the show glazing Tom's newly released Netflix series Bad Thoughts. They also check out some wild clips that include a fat as shit Steven Seagal, Daddy Reecie laying down the law, farting girls, gay walls, and threesome with a mother that'll make your skin crawl (or turn you on?) The Main Mommies also chime in on convicted SA-er Gerard Depardieu peeing on a plane. Who does that remind you of? If you said "Bert", you're probably right.
Mike Birbiglia next enters the Mommy Dome and dives deep into how he went from sleepwalking out a window to developing one-man shows, hitting Broadway, and being in a Taylor Swift video. He shares how his religious parents reacted to his material, what it’s like entertaining the Pope, and how becoming a dad has shifted his lens on life, comedy, and swim meets. Plus, they also talk bad radio shows, booking nightmares, bouncing checks, comedy condos full of pubes, and that time Uber warned Tom about a shootout. Mike and Tom also get into legacies, asking their dads the tough questions, and what it's like raising kids who could not care less about their famous dads. Plus Enny still does not likes gay stuff and CP’s lipstick is still poppin’!
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:39 - Bad Thoughts Reactions
00:06:32 - Opening Clip: Daddy Reecie
00:08:43 - Messing With Corpses
00:15:17 - Gérard Depardieu Is a Fat Knucklehead
00:27:04 - Gay Stuff
00:35:16 - Enny Is Not Amused
00:40:09 - Clip: Do What You Do Best
00:41:50 - Clip: Katy Perry’s Dance Moves
00:43:58 - Clip: Bert Beat Diabetes
00:45:40 - Mike Birbiglia’s Good Life
00:52:40 - Sleepwalking & Storytelling
01:00:38 - Bringing Comedy To Broadway
01:05:38 - Chaotic Comedy Clubs
01:14:59 - Terrible Morning Radio
01:19:13 - Comedy Hacks
01:21:44 - Mike's Dad Doesn't Get What He Does
01:25:03 - Mike Birbiglia Met The Pope
01:30:21 - Raising Boys vs Girls
01:34:08 - Is It Cake & Taylor Swift
01:37:31 - Parents: Death and Connection
01:47:29 - Wrap Up
01:48:25 - Closing Song - Gay Questions by Mc FluidBond
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