Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Old Man and the Pool: Spoilers Only
Mike welcomes back three-peat guest Joe Birbiglia to celebrate the premiere of Mike’s new Netflix comedy special The Old Man and the Pool. Mike and Joe discuss the four year development of the show, …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
115. Pete Holmes Returns (Again): The Funniest and Longest Episode Yet
Mike’s new special, “The Old Man & The Pool” is finally on Netflix and he brings on an all-timer to celebrate. Pete Holmes returns for a third Working it Out, and he and Mike roast each other as hard…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
114. Jo Firestone Returns: Fact Check This Episode
Jo Firestone joins Mike for her second appearance on Working it Out. In addition to just being named the head writer of the newest late night show on network TV, Jo just published a comedic murder my…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
113. Todd Barry: The Inventor of Crowd Work
On the heels of the release of his new special “Domestic Shorthair,” Todd Barry sits down with Mike this week for a conversation about his 35 years in comedy. The two talk about whether or not Todd i…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
112. Ramy Youssef Returns: You Already Love Him
Ramy Youssef was one of the first and most popular guests on Working It Out back in 2020, and now he’s back with updates to some of the same very material he worked out the first time around. Mike an…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
111. Gary Simons: A New Comedian Asks Mike 10 Key Questions About Starting Out in Comedy
25 years ago, Mike won Georgetown University‘s funniest person on campus contest. This week's guest Gary Simons won it three years ago. Now, Gary has been opening for Mike’s new tour and has a lot of…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
110. Greg Warren: Comedy Lessons From a Salesman
Comedian Greg Warren is one of Mike’s oldest friends in comedy. Greg and Mike often work out jokes on the phone but today they bring their collaborative friendship to the podcast for an hour-long dis…
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
109. Gary Gulman Returns: Work Friends or Friend Friends?
Mike and Gary Gulman have been friends for a long time, but what kind of friends? Real friends or just work friends? Gary returns to the podcast and he and Mike evaluate the true level of their frien…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
108. Nimesh Patel: Comedy is Cancer Plus Time
Comedian Nimesh Patel joins Mike this week for a joke-filled conversation about how to find your comedic voice, how to turn your saddest stories into standup, and whether or not Buddhism and comedy c…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago
107. Hasan Minhaj Returns: Good Boy Syndrome
Hasan Minhaj was one of the first guests on Working It Out back in 2020 and it remains one of the most popular episodes because of Hasan’s natural inclination to work out bits. Off-air Mike and Hasan…
Published on 1 year, 10 months ago