Michelle Buteau | From TV News to Her Own TV Series | Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out
Michelle Buteau was a local TV news editor in New York until she tried stand-up for the first time, only days after 9/11. Since then she’s become an international touring comedian, bestselling author, and co-creator and star of her own Netflix series Survival of the Thickest. Now Michelle talks with Mike about figuring out who you are as a person, sharing embarrassing personal stories in a writers room, and why comedy is a family business. Plus, new jokes about parenting, yoga class, and Mike and Michelle discuss whether Mike should go on the Breakfast Club morning show.
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Hosted and Produced by Mike Birbiglia
Producers: Peter Salomone, Joseph Birbiglia, Mabel Lewis, Gary Simons
Sound Mixed by Kate Bilinski
Video Consultant: Graham Willoughby
Special Thanks: Marissa Hurwitz, Josh Upfal, David Raphael, Nina Cwik, J. Hope Stein, Oona
Music: Jack Antonoff and Bleachers
@ericapietricola2249
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
“And then I wake up and I’m like ‘where are their water bottles?’” Yes exactly
@janetta98
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
I do want to leave and I don't think it would be easy to come back once out.
@number_1_commentator
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
I can't believe this is this first time I've heard of Michelle Buteau
@therishibee1286
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
MICHAEL GIUSSEPPE ANTOINE
@Marie_Sweden
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
I really liked her. Will look into more of her work for sure.
@karendavidson394
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
I was lucky enough to see Michelle with Desi hosting from the front row. Wonderful!!!!
@mulletmomma
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Thank you for this middle-of-the-night gift.
@jessshamalamadingdong
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Love her, she's so funny!
@cathrerinezetadrones3169
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Nice one mike
@demolitionwoman-boop
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
So glad to see Michelle Buteau here! I’ve been a fan since I first heard her on 2 Dope Queens, she’s just fantastic. Smart and funny and hot af 🔥
@kellyokeefe6784
July 24, 2026 at 7:14 pm
She is wonderful!
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