Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Esther Povitsky and Mike discuss her crashing a bachelor party, attachment styles, LA vs. NY comedy scenes, adults dressed as babies, OnlyFans, and being outed as a comedian on the subway.

Mike Birbiglia chats with Seth Meyers about behind-the-scenes SNL funniness, Drop Acid in Amsterdam jokes, and the future of SNL post-Lorne Michaels. They also discuss British crime shows, polite serial killers, and drug-related jokes in a hilariously engaging conversation.

Ilana Glazer and Mike dive into the origins of Broad City, their honest takes on parenting, Ilana's new stand-up comedy hour, and the differences between her on-screen and real-life personas. They share stories about weed-induced anxiety, chatting with strangers, and the comedic exploration of social interactions and relationships.

Mike Birbiglia answers listener questions about comedy, including the truth in stories, dream guests, and comedy advice. He also explores the impact of comedy legends, connecting with unfamiliar audiences, structuring comedy routines, personal transformations, and embracing diverse feedback in creative processes. The podcast delves into the intersection of creativity and mental health in comedy.

Comedian Chris Distefano shares lessons in failure, including a bad set leading to a Letterman booking. They dissect his famous 9/11 story and talk about his worst gig involving a knife. The episode also explores family, authenticity in comedy, and navigating parenthood.

Mike welcomes Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy, aka Please Don’t Destroy, known for their wildly popular shorts on SNL. Mike is determined to get Martin to talk more than he did on Pete Holmes’s podcast. The group shares what they like and dislike about each other, and break down what it’s like to be both sketch writers and filmmakers on SNL. Plus, what it’s like to work with Bad Bunny in a Shrek costume and get roasted by Taylor Swift.Please Consider Donating To: Meals on Wheels

Comedian Roy Wood Jr discusses the evolution of his stand-up material, sharing insights into crafting jokes about sensitive topics like his father's infidelity. They explore the controversial aspects of stand-up comedy, react to not taking over The Daily Show, and discuss live performances and comedy versatility. The speakers also challenge the stereotype of dads as losers and share their process of crafting jokes, including humorous observations about drugs.

Experienced stand-up comedian Maddie Wiener joins Mike Birbiglia to discuss the relationship between anxiety and comedy. They explore Maddie's journey as a comedian and the wisdom she gained from Nikki Glaser. Topics include panic attacks, the challenges of touring, personal finance app Rocket Money, and humorous anecdotes about urgent care confusion.

Ronny Chieng, known for his chic onstage wardrobe and comedy career, returns to discuss the similarities between law and comedy, controversies surrounding the Daily Show, and his refusal to reveal his actual birthday. They also explore comedy and fashion, show business concepts, and the challenges of constantly coming up with new material as comics.

Rosebud Baker, writer on SNL and That Damn Michael Che, returns to talk about the challenges of incorporating parenthood into comedy, pitching ideas for sketch shows, the camaraderie in writers' rooms, humorous family dynamics, life-changing perspectives, and working things out in comedy and life.