The 6 Best Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast Episodes
1) Ira Glass
Mike works out the concept for this very podcast during this very episode of this very podcast with podcast legend Ira Glass. Please consider contributing to the following organizations: NAACP Legal D...Show More
2) John Mulaney
Mike discusses the Chicago Bulls with the Michael Jordan of stand-up comedy, John Mulaney. Please consider contributing to the following organizations: NAACP Legal Defense Fund Parole Preparation Pro...Show More
3) 72. Drew Barrymore: Do What You Love
Mike’s first-ever major movie role was in Going the Distance, starring Drew Barrymore. Now, 12 years later, Drew takes Mike through her journey from starring in E.T., to hosting SNL at age 7, to produ...Show More
4) 33. Nathan Lane: He Deserves Special Treatment
Mike is joined by Broadway legend Nathan Lane who just so happened to have changed Mike’s life 13 years ago. 1 month after they met Nathan was the witness for Mike’s wedding at City Hall…and then 4 mo...Show More
5) 8. Hasan Minhaj: Sometimes Living Through History... Sucks
Mike and Hasan are friends who love talking about current events and comedy craft. In this episode, Hasan teases possible themes and stories for his next special which shares some commonality with Mik...Show More
6) Jon Laster
Mike discusses Black Lives Matter and turning tragedy into comedy with Jon Laster. Please consider contributing to the following organizations: NAACP Legal Defense Fund United Negro College Fund
7) Nikki Glaser: The Team Captain of Comedy
(Recorded May 2025) Nikki Glaser returns to the podcast for the first time since her acclaimed performances as the host of the Golden Globes and on the Roast of Tom Brady. Nikki breaks down her approa...Show More
8) 208. Kevin Fredericks: How To Make A Comedy Show About Grief
9) 207. Chris Fleming Returns: He Is Way More Popular This Time
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 p...Show More
10) Nathan Lane: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk
(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 shar...Show More