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68. Taylor Tomlinson Returns: She's Not Like Us
The last time Taylor Tomlinson was on "Working it Out," she had just released her first Netflix comedy special Quarter-Life Crisis. Now, Taylor returns on the heels of her latest special Look At You.…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
67. Lynn Shawcroft: How Mitch Hedberg Wrote Jokes
Last summer, Mike revistied to the classic comedy album "Strategic Grill Locations" by his friend, the late great Mitch Hedberg. The listening experience was so transcendsnt that it inspired Mike to …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
66. David Cross: Fully Committed Dad
This week Mike welcomes David Cross, who is a legend in comedy and also makes cameos in Mike’s dreams. The two comics discuss the origins of Mr. Show, why Tobias from Arrested Development is so diffe…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
65. Jon Laster Returns: Playing Legacy Ball
When Jon Laster was last on the podcast in the summer of 2020, Mike and Jon talked race relations in America and the relationship between tragedy and comedy. Now Jon returns to discuss his thoughts o…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
64. Mo Amer: The Creative Savings Account
Mo Amer started doing stand-up when he was 14, and now he's being introduced by The Rock in his latest Netflix special, Mohammed in Texas. Mike talks with Mo about that journey, growing up Palestinia…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
63. Sarah Millican: Put The Email Address In Last
What started as a poem by Sarah Millican about a bad divorce sprouted into one of the most popular comedy careers in England in the last 20 years. Mike and Sarah discuss how hitting rock bottom can l…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
62. Hannah Einbinder: The Joke’s on You For Loving a Clown
Hannah Einbinder received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her breakout performance in HBO’s “Hacks.” Today Hannah and Mike discuss what it means to be yourself in auditions, risking rejection i…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
61. John Green: The Fault in Our Birbiglias
In addition to his new hit book “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” John Green has written several novels that have debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list including “The Fault in Our Stars” whi…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
60. Rosebud Baker: Addicted to Comedy
Rosebud Baker can make anything funny. She has jokes about the tragic death of her sister, her own struggles with addiction, and why nurses seem to be a little too cocky. Mike and Rose kick around jo…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
59. Alex Edelman: A Jewish Person Walks Into a Meeting of White Supremacists
In December Mike presents Alex’s Edelman’s solo show, "Just for Us" off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre. It's an award-winning comedy in which Alex (who is Jewish) tells the story of being accide…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago