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Ali Siddiq | Telling His Own Story | Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out

Mike Birbiglia | March 8, 2026



Ali Siddiq is one of the most prolific storytellers in comedy. Although they work in a similar format, Ali and Mike’s paths have never crossed until now. Now they sit down to discuss the nuances of comedic storytelling, including how to make specific topics relatable to audiences, and Ali explains how he made his own path in comedy after serving six years in prison on drug charges. Plus, Ali and Mike, both parents of swimmers, share war stories from swim meets.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-birbiglias-working-it-out/id1515419751

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Website: https://birbigs.com/
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikebirbiglia

Find Ali:
https://www.instagram.com/alisiddiq/
@AliSiddiqComedy

Hosted and Produced by Mike Birbiglia
Producers: Peter Salomone, Joseph Birbiglia, Mabel Lewis, Gary Simons
Video Consultant: Graham Willoughby
Special Thanks: Marissa Hurwitz, Josh Upfal, David Raphael, Nina Cwik, J. Hope Stein, Oona
Sound Mix: Shubh Saran
Supervising Engineer: Kate Bilinski
Music: Jack Antonoff and Bleachers

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Written by Mike Birbiglia

Comments

This post currently has 28 comments.

  6. @carllee7122

    March 8, 2026 at 11:25 am

    The competition “over there” compared to “over here” in comedy is so real. I experienced shady attitudes and no engagement when I auditioned for Def Comedy Jam in 06. Then a year later l experienced inclusion and kindness on the set of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

  7. @ShawneL-b1h

    March 8, 2026 at 11:25 am

    Don't say Richard Pryor was probably high when he said that particular story on stage about the monkey unless you know for sure. He is not here to defend himself. Ricard Pryor was the greatest of comedians. Everyone's style is different. There were times when he told story's that had meaning. Like when he went to Africa and told the story about "Not Seeing Nigga's" I am really surprised you would say something like that. But I guess you have a right to your own opinion.

  9. @hive_indicator318

    March 8, 2026 at 11:25 am

    Cool. The week after you have a pleasant chat with a principled guy who calls out assholes during his specials, you have a guy who performed for a prince who had a journalist chopped into pieces for calling him out on his human rights abuses. Nice to know your channel is one of those places. I despise people like you.

  20. @joelfoss7428

    March 8, 2026 at 11:25 am

    His most interesting thing is how he related and tries to relates to each others life. I am a little worried about how much our host is not fucking with him as he would with others… he's a little scared 😱 to fuck with this guest who has had a "real" life before. I like that they are relating. But… he is not comfortable Mike that is. He is trying though, i appreciate that they are both trying to relate and come from the same life experience. Both great comics in their own right. I love ❤️ it and hope your ears do too!

  22. @WanderingFriendzone

    March 8, 2026 at 11:25 am

    I enjoy Ali so much. Him and Mo make me miss Houston.
    Also happy to watch this podcast. Have listened to Ali in other places, and he is always funny; but this is Ali talking about comedy with another person who loves comedy, and it was an interesting conversation.

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