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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Comedian Mike Birbiglia welcomes a different comedian or creator each week and together they work out original, untested material. And, occasionally, uncomfortable topics. Join them as they work it ou... Read more

Ranked #1

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4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’s favorite band “The National”

4. Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, & J. Hope Stein: The Poetry of Mike’s favorite band “The National”

Mike celebrates the publication of "The New One, Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad” with his co-writer and co-... Read more

22 Jun 2020

50mins

Ranked #2

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30. Nikki Glaser: The Taylor Swift of Comedy

30. Nikki Glaser: The Taylor Swift of Comedy

Prolific, raw, and hilarious comic Nikki Glaser shares childhood memories of her mom in the Slow Round that she’s not ye... Read more

8 Feb 2021

1hr

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Ranked #3

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27. Rachel Bloom: The Inception of the “Please Stop The Ride” Musical

27. Rachel Bloom: The Inception of the “Please Stop The Ride” Musical

The award-winning co-creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Rachel Bloom joins Mike as the two of them crack into a for... Read more

11 Jan 2021

49mins

Ranked #4

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31. The Sklar Brothers: How to Say I Love You, Freshly

31. The Sklar Brothers: How to Say I Love You, Freshly

Mike welcomes the great Randy and Jason Sklar as they trade jokes about how to say I love you to your parents without so... Read more

15 Feb 2021

1hr 6mins

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Ranked #5

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28. The Lucas Bros: Losing Their Minds Together

28. The Lucas Bros: Losing Their Minds Together

Keith and Kenny Lucas join Mike for an episode that alternates between utterly serious & supremely silly. They discu... Read more

18 Jan 2021

1hr 3mins

Ranked #6

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5. Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of the Craft

5. Hannah Gadsby: Solo Shows and Spectrum Gazelles with a Master of the Craft

Mike discusses Hannah's award winning Netflix special “Nanette,” her new special “Douglas” and together they dig deep in... Read more

29 Jun 2020

52mins

Ranked #7

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12. Sam Jay: America’s Next Big Comedy Star

12. Sam Jay: America’s Next Big Comedy Star

Sam Jay is a comedian and writer for SNL who may be on the verge of superstardom. Her new special “3 in the Morning” is ... Read more

17 Aug 2020

34mins

Ranked #8

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11. Judd Apatow: The Cinema Mogul Tries to Ruin Mike’s Podcast

11. Judd Apatow: The Cinema Mogul Tries to Ruin Mike’s Podcast

Judd and Mike are real life friends who share their real life candid observations in this loose and hilarious hour of wo... Read more

10 Aug 2020

51mins

Ranked #9

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8. Hasan Minhaj: Sometimes Living Through History... Sucks

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 possibl... Read more

20 Jul 2020

1hr 2mins

Ranked #10

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6. David Sedaris: Mike Trades Funny Stories With His Comedy Hero

6. David Sedaris: Mike Trades Funny Stories With His Comedy Hero

Mike talks with his literary hero David Sedaris about clocking 90 thousand steps, dressing like a clown, and walking thr... Read more

6 Jul 2020

50mins

Ranked #11

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3. Jon Laster: Lessons from Black Lives Matter. Also, Honey Buns.

3. Jon Laster: Lessons from Black Lives Matter. Also, Honey Buns.

Mike discusses Black Lives Matter and turning tragedy into comedy with Jon Laster.Please consider contributing to the fo... Read more

15 Jun 2020

58mins

Ranked #12

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10. Roy Wood Jr: From Birmingham to The Daily Show to Broadway?

10. Roy Wood Jr: From Birmingham to The Daily Show to Broadway?

Mike and Roy teamed up to raise money for comedy club waitstaffs with “Tip Your Waitstaff.” Now they work on jokes about... Read more

3 Aug 2020

54mins

Ranked #13

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7. Sarah Cooper: America’s Funniest Lip-Syncer-In-Chief— In Her Own Words

7. Sarah Cooper: America’s Funniest Lip-Syncer-In-Chief— In Her Own Words

Mike gets to know comedian/writer Sarah Cooper, whose Trump lip sync videos are a viral phenomenon beloved by millions. ... Read more

13 Jul 2020

46mins

Ranked #14

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26. All Jokes Considered: The Staff Picks The Best Of 2020

26. All Jokes Considered: The Staff Picks The Best Of 2020

A comedy extravaganza featuring Sarah Cooper, Hasan Minhaj, Tig Notaro, Jimmy Kimmel, Maria Bamford, John Mulaney, Ira G... Read more

21 Dec 2020

54mins

Ranked #15

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25. Ira Glass: The Highly Anticipated Return

25. Ira Glass: The Highly Anticipated Return

Since Ira Glass was Working It Out’s inaugural guest in June 2020, listeners have frequently requested his return. This ... Read more

14 Dec 2020

50mins

Ranked #16

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24. Natasha Lyonne: No F**kin’ Around

24. Natasha Lyonne: No F**kin’ Around

Mike welcomes the great Natasha Lyonne, co-creator and star of the hit Netflix series Russian Doll. Natasha opens up abo... Read more

7 Dec 2020

59mins

Ranked #17

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22. Abbi Jacobson: The Broad City Makeout Party

22. Abbi Jacobson: The Broad City Makeout Party

Mike is joined by the co-creator and co-star of the comedy classic “Broad City.” They discuss the show’s origins, why we... Read more

16 Nov 2020

55mins

Ranked #18

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A Letter From a Comedian To College Students Everywhere

A Letter From a Comedian To College Students Everywhere

This episode is a little different from the others. If you like it please share it with your college age friend or famil... Read more

26 Oct 2020

4mins

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