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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

By: Mike Birbiglia
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 Comedian Mike Birbiglia welcomes a different comedian or creator each week and together they work out original, untested material. And, occasionally, uncomfortable topics. Join them as they work it out.Reality Testing, Inc.
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  • 207. Chris Fleming Returns: He Is Way More Popular This Time

    207. Chris Fleming Returns: He Is Way More Popular This Time
    Mar 30 2026

    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 protective steps needed to avoid legal action from Adam Driver over a bit. Mike also takes the chance to respond to the shots Chris takes at Mike in his new HBO special Live at the Palace, and Chris talks about getting glared at by Ryan Gosling. Plus, Mike and Chris work out lots of new jokes about drum circle friend groups, hotel smells, and dog DNA tests.

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    59 mins
  • Nathan Lane: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk

    Nathan Lane: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk
    Mar 23 2026

    (Recorded February 2025) Nathan Lane sits down with Mike and recounts moments from his legendary career — discussing what it was like to work with Mike Nichols, Elaine May, and Robin Williams. He shares what he likes most in a director, who he’s jealous of, and what he remembers of twenty-something year old Mike. Plus, an incredible story about working with Joaquin Phoenix on the film Beau is Afraid.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 206. Cazzie David: Spiritually a Boomer

    206. Cazzie David: Spiritually a Boomer
    Mar 16 2026

    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 about co-directing the indie film I Love You Forever. Plus, Cazzie’s close call with a rabid bobcat, and why Mike wants his journals burned after he dies.

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    53 mins
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