Ahead of the release of his new album “Everyone For Ten Minutes,” Jack returns to Working It Out. Mike and Jack break open why Jack has never listened to Mike’s podcast, what Jack wanted to say about marriage and loneliness on his new album, and what Bill Burr, Frank Langella, […]
Comedian John Mulaney asks Mike Birbiglia to tell the 2 jokes that Mike has never told on stage. They also discuss if an accurate impression of John exists in this clip from Mulaney’s January 2026 appearance on Working It Out. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/grCwCymyFVY
British comedian Nish Kumar returns to the podcast to discuss the humbling nature of stand-up comedy, lessons learned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and more. Nish explains the concept of his new tour, “Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy,” and how he finds the comedy within his pessimistic views […]
Comedian Michael Che discusses with comedian Mike Birbiglia how he and Colin Jost came up with the Joke Swap segment on SNL’s Weekend Update. Che also shares the weekend update joke he thought was too mean in the clip from his 2025 appearance on Working It Out. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/vjzN0KbST4A
Comedian Caleb Hearon discusses with Comedian Mike Birbiglia the benefits of not booking SNL after the auditioning 2 years in a row. The two also talk about the best way for fans to approach them and if Mike needs a “Gayer” Haircut in this Clip for Caleb’s October 2025 Appearance […]
In the wake of the release of his new special “Ramy Youssef: In Love,” Mike welcomes Ramy Youssef back for his third appearance on the podcast. The two discuss why Ramy cannot reveal the price of his wedding nor the price he would pay to hear his dog talk for […]
Host of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert, answers comedian Mike Birbiglia’s Slow Round questions. He shares what makes him cry and the two discuss comedy talking politics in late-night comedy and its impact in this clip from Colbert’s January 2025 appearance on Working It Out. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/H6x7L7PVahM
Comedian Fred Armisen (SNL, Portlandia, Wednesday) answers Comedian Mike Birbiglia’s “Slow Round” questions. The two discuss how difficult it can be to tell when Fred is joking, relationship red flags, and who Fred Armisen is jealous of in this clip from Fred’s 2025 appearance on Working It Out. Full Episode: […]
The last time comedian Chris Fleming was on Working it Out, the episode was titled “He Should Be Way More Popular.” In the 2 years since then Mike’s wish has come true. Chris and Mike chat about the pros and cons of having a higher profile in comedy, including the […]
Comedian Matteo Lane shares with Comedian Mike Birbiglia his thoughts on the voices of Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Brittany Spears, Cher, and Adele. He also discusses the pride he feels as a Gay man and how podcasting has contributed to that in this clip from Matteo Lane’s 2024 appearance […]
