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 […]
Lin-Manuel Miranda called Mike up a few months ago to say he wanted Mike to meet comedian and author Kevin Fredericks. This week, Mike sits down with him for the first time and the two of them break open Kevin’s new solo show “Grief Sucks,” which Kevin wrote about his […]
Late Night Host and comedian Seth Meyers shares his thoughts with comedian Mike Birbiglia on who will take over SNL after Lorne Michaels. The two also discuss the podcast Strike Force 5, and how punctual Meyers is in his 2024 appearance on Working It Out. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/iMyMq58FzQU
Ben Stiller and Adam Scott share what it was like to work with each other on the set of Severance with Comedian Mike Birbiglia. They also discuss how directing is a process of constant learning in this clip from Ben and Adam’s January 2025 appearance on Working It Out.
Working It Out all-timer Taylor Tomlinson returns to the podcast this week on the heels of the release of her new Netflix special, “Prodigal Daughter.” Mike and Taylor talk through what they do when they get stuck on a bit, what they’d do if they found out they were dating […]
Comedian Chris Fleming discusses with comedian Mike Birbiglia how he views himself as a true freak. The two also share what their impressions of each other would be in this Clip from Fleming’s 2024 episode on Working It Out.
Mike welcomes author, actor, and filmmaker Cazzie David to the podcast and right away, Mike challenges the notoriously misanthropic Cazzie to list five things she loves. It takes a while. Then, Cazzie breaks down her new book of essays, Delusions, which she says her mom found “disturbing,” and Cazzie talks […]
Writer David Sedaris shares with Mike Birbiglia his thoughts on former Pope Francis’ speech to comedians in 2024. They also discuss where the truth lies in writing and comedy in this Clip from Sedaris’ 2024 appearance on Working It Out.
Comedian and Actor Kumail Nanjiani shares with Mike Birbiglia how he had to evolve his stand-up persona when he moved to New York City. The two also discuss the quality of comedy today vs. when they started out on this clip from Kumail’s Aug 2025 appearance on the podcast.
