Podcast Episodes
Back to Search148. Lin-Manuel Miranda: Everything is Basically the School Play
In celebration of his new album, Warriors, Lin-Manuel Miranda sits down with Mike for a wide ranging talk about writing musicals, riding the subway, and taking big creative risks. Lin explains why yo…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
147. Hannah Gadsby Returns: Shake the Tree
Hannah Gadsby joins Mike in the studio for the first time. The two talk Hannah’s new solo show “Woof!”, a painful celebrity encounter with Anna Kendrick, and how to keep track of multiple contradicto…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Mike Answers Your Questions About Creativity and Discusses The Emmys
This week Mike answers listener questions. Does improv help your stand-up? What was your most nightmarish stand-up set? How do you convince yourself to keep going when it’s not going well? Plus, Mike…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
146. Jack Antonoff Returns: Working Out the New Theme Song
11-time Grammy winner, celebrated rock star, and noted Working It Out theme song composer Jack Antonoff returns to the podcast. Mike and Jack discuss Jack’s performing with Taylor Swift and collabora…
Published on 10 months ago
145. Matteo Lane: Working Towards the Masterpiece
This week Matteo Lane joins Mike for an episode that has something for everyone. From Matteo’s hilariously scorching takes on modern pop stars to tales of secret families to insight about what Matteo…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
144. Jon Laster Returns: The Throughline Is Habits
Comedian Jon Laster returns for his third appearance on Working It Out. Longtime friends from the Comedy Cellar, Mike and Jon catch up on Jon’s app Blapp, which highlights black-owned businesses, Jon…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
143. Zach Braff: Making A Movie is Like Throwing A Wedding
This week filmmaker and actor Zach Braff joins Mike to talk everything from Garden State to Ted Lasso to what it’s like to direct Morgan Freeman. Zach discusses the story of his ex once following him…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
142. Aisling Bea Returns: We Like You Here
Beloved Irish comedian Aisling Bea returns to Working It Out. Mike and Aisling discuss how to find your people, Catholic school health class, and dating app fails. Plus, new jokes about what Mike’s d…
Published on 11 months ago
141. Hannah Berner: Zaddy Issues
Mike welcomes fellow comedian and podcaster (Giggly Sqaud, Berner Phone) Hannah Berner to the pod. Known for her “Han on the Street” videos, Hannah discusses her journey from college tennis champ to …
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
140. Stephen Merchant: 6 Foot 7 and Co-Created The Office
This week living legend and giant human Stephen Merchant joins Mike for an all-time great episode of Working It Out. Stephen and Mike talk about actionable advice for creatives starting out, the behi…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago