Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out 107. Hasan Minhaj Returns: Good Boy Syndrome
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Sep 4, 2023 
Hasan Minhaj and Mike Birbiglia have an insightful conversation, comparing comedy craft to Steph Curry's approach to basketball, sharing stories about interviewing Barack Obama, and confessing to the guilty pleasure of watching couples argue in public.
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Comedy and Basketball Fundamentals
- Hasan Minhaj compares learning comedy fundamentals to Steph Curry perfecting his shooting form in basketball.
- Early comedy involves basics like mic placement, similar to sticking to basketball fundamentals before improvising.
Injecting Playfulness in Comedy
- Dustin watches Steph Curry play with joy and playfulness, ignoring set expectations.
- He finds that infusing comedy with similar fun and looseness would refresh the art form.
Interviewing Obama with Bold Warmth
- Hasan described his approach interviewing Barack Obama with humor and respect, like asking about his playlist and books.
- He balanced bold questions with warmth, signaling he was not trying to corner the former president.