Conversation with Mike Birbiglia — On Storytelling, Mortality, and Fatherhood
Nov 30, 2023
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Comedian Mike Birbiglia discusses his storytelling approach, thoughts on mortality and fatherhood. Scott shares his thoughts on second-order effects and the success of Shein's IPO. They also talk about travel experiences, power dynamics at Open AI, global trade cooperation, Mike's creative process for his shows, challenges of love and fatherhood, aspirations in the movie industry, and fearlessly addressing intense topics.
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Quick takeaways
Priority should be given to punctuality and valuing others' time.
Cherishing the present moment and expressing love to loved ones is crucial for a fulfilling life.
Deep dives
Importance of being early and respecting others' time
Being on time is a sign of respect and valuing others' time. It's important to prioritize punctuality and understand that being early is better than being on time or late.
Mike Berbiglia's creative process and storytelling
Mike Berbiglia combines stand-up comedy and theater in his solo shows. He explores themes that he is personally obsessed with, such as mortality, in a nonchalant and humorous way. His creative process involves finding the main event or central theme of the show and developing jokes and stories around it.
The impact of near-death experiences on Berbiglia's perspective on life
Having faced potential health issues at a young age, Mike Berbiglia's approach to his relationships with his wife and daughter and his overall view of life has been influenced. He emphasizes the importance of cherishing the present moment and expressing love and appreciation to loved ones.
Berbiglia's aspirations in filmmaking and storytelling
In the next 10 years, Mike Berbiglia aims to focus on writing, directing, and producing movies along with continuing his stand-up comedy career. He explores injecting humor into dramatic stories, much like his role model Mike Nichols, to create compelling and relatable content.
Mike Birbiglia, a comedian, storyteller, director, and actor, joins Scott to discuss his approach to storytelling, and how he thinks about mortality, comedy, and fatherhood. Follow Mike on Instagram, @birbigs. His latest special, The Old Man & the Pool, is out now on Netflix.
Scott opens with his thoughts on the second-order effects that might follow the Sam Altman debacle. He also shares why he wants Shein to have a successful IPO.
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