Podcast Episodes
Back to Search106. Joe Birbiglia Returns: You Think I Give a Care About Christmas Parmesan?
Joe “Joey Bag O’ Donuts” Birbiglia returns to the podcast. Last time, Mike and Joe broke down what it’s like to work together as brothers. Now, in honor of Mike’s upcoming Christmas shows in Boston, …
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
105. Kate Berlant: The Comedy Special That Almost Didn’t Come Out
Mike lost his mind laughing at Kate Berlant’s new comedy special “Cinnamon in the Wind.” So he dropped her a line and asked her to discuss it on the podcast. Mike and Kate discuss working with direc…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
104. Jim Gaffigan: Dark Comedy from the Cleanest Comedian
Mike met Jim Gaffigan in 1997 when he cold-called Jim’s New York City landline. Jim appeared as a guest on Working It Out in 2021 and now, between touring with Jerry Seinfeld, releasing his 10th come…
Published on 2 years ago
103. Liz Kingsman: The London Comedy Exchange Program
British comedy sensation Liz Kingsman has brought her acclaimed show ‘One Woman Show’ from London’s West End to New York City, just as Mike is preparing to bring ‘The Old Man and the Pool’ to the Wes…
Published on 2 years ago
Introducing : Funny Cuz It’s True
Each week on Funny Cuz It’s True, Elyse Meyers sits down with her favorite creators, friends and comedians to find the stories that have stuck with them and changed their lives in small ways.
Mike Bir…
Published on 2 years ago
102. Tom Papa: Conflict Resolution with an Old Friend
Mike welcomes comedian, author, and podcast host Tom Papa. The two old friends get candid about a bump in their relationship and how they reconciled. They also share advice about the best ways to tel…
Published on 2 years ago
101. Elyse Myers: Telling Stories Literally Anywhere
Elyse Myers has exploded into long form storytelling from a short form platform: TikTok. She tells funny and personal stories to millions of people on TikTok and Instagram and on her podcast “Funny C…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
100. Ira Glass Part 3: The Best Advice
Ira Glass was the first guest on Working It Out back in June 2020, and now he’s back for the 100th episode. The two friends and collaborators discuss Ira’s most famous pieces of advice for creatives,…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
6 Tips For Bringing Your Solo Show to Broadway (and the West End!)
Mike’s creative collaborator and director Seth Barrish returns for a special episode of Working It Out announcing the UK premiere of “The Old Man and the Pool” at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London as w…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
99. Craig Mazin: The Definitive "The Last of Us" Interview, Sort Of
When Mike became obsessed with the series “The Last of Us” on HBO he had questions. And he went straight to the source. This week Mike welcomes the writer/producer/director Craig Mazin, who co-create…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago