Mike Birbiglia

Host at Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

My new standup special, The Old Man & The Pool, is available on Netflix. Currently on tour in a city near you.

Articles

Why I Find Comedy in Difficult Places. Like My Dad's Stroke.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia's father didn't want him to become a comedian. But after writing a comedy special about him, he understands his dad better. There's a story in my new Netflix comedy special, "The Good Life," where I'm fiercely arguing politics with my father at his house about 20 years ago. The conversation got so meanspirited that when I walked out to my car, my dad didn't even say goodbye.
135. Janine Harouni: But She's Funny

Jun 16, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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Screenwriting Advice You’ll Actually Use with John August

May 19, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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132. Judd Apatow Returns: Hold On To That Authenticity

May 12, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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131. Chris Fleming: He Should Be Way More Popular

May 5, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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130. Rory Scovel: Dare to Be Funny

Apr 28, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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129. J. Hope Stein Returns: Earth Day Poetry from Clo

Apr 21, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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The Wisdom of Chicago Improv with Liz Allen

Apr 14, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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128. Alex Edelman Returns: He Did His Best

Apr 7, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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127. Esther Povitsky: What Is Your Comedy Attachment Style?

Mar 31, 2024 | player.fm | Mike Birbiglia

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