Comedian Aaron Chen may be known internationally for his role on the hit Australian TV series Fisk, but he’s been a working stand-up since the age of 15. In fact, he might be the only Working It Out guest who learned to drive commuting to and from comedy clubs with […]
UK comedian James Acaster discusses with Mike Birbiglia how stand-up comedy was on his bucket list. James also shares his pre-show ritual and how it’s important to keep perspective while doing comedy in this clip from his February 2026 appearance on the podcast. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/G7J01XGeu14
Comedian Nikki Glaser discusses with Comedian Mike Birbiglia her special, Some Day You’ll Die, and what she likes about going into dark topics. The two also discuss the pros and cons of fame in this clip from Nikki’s May 2025 appearance on Working It Out. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/WKnpZFRLgvE
This week, the very funny Jon Rudnitsky joins Mike to answer listener submitted questions. The two of them discuss how long it was before they started earning money from comedy, the complete loss of dignity required to make it as a stand-up, and what it is that keeps them showing […]
Pete Holmes chats with Comedian Mike Birbiglia on lessons he’s learned in comedy and the advantages of being vulnerable on stage. The two also discuss Jokes they can’t get to work with, of course, a few roasts in between, in this clip from Pete’s 2025 appearance on the podcast. Full […]
Wanda Sykes is one of Mike’s original dream guests for the podcast. Now, on the heels of her new Netflix special, Legacy, Wanda talks with Mike about how they both started in DC, and why Wanda left her job at the NSA to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. Wanda […]
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson shares with Mike Birbiglia how it feels when she gets too personal with audiences. The two also discuss why you have to love doing comedy and how Taylor may attempt to do a clean hour of comedy in this clip from her March 2026 appearance on Working […]
Filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s resume is a laundry list of hits: Project Hail Mary, The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and more. Their success with projects that didn’t initially seem like good ideas has even spawned a verb in Hollywood, “to Lord and Miller” […]
Michael Che explains to comedian Mike Birbiglia why there are always rumors that he is leaving SNL and why he thinks that every summer in this clip from his January 2026 appearance on Working It Out. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/vjzN0KbST4A
This week Mike and Robby Hoffman sit down for their first in-depth conversation like, as Robby puts it, two cats cautiously getting to know each other. Mike and Robby work out new jokes about vending machines and AI, share advice about marriage, and Robby begs Mike’s fans to stop sending […]
