Best Mike Birbiglias Working Podcasts (2024)

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138. Tig Notaro Returns: Clown Cars and Lesbian Party Buses 49:32

3h ago49:32

49:32

Mike welcomes back old friend and Working It Out hall of famer Tig Notaro. They discuss the inevitability of finding your own comedic voice, how Tig had to come out as gay to her own children, and the time her brother fell into her stepfather’s grave. All that, plus tales from Tig’s lesbian party bus with Sarah Paulson and Allison Janney. Please Co…

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S4 Episode 50 - Fiddy 33:05

3h ago33:05

33:05

Huge episode today as we cross the proverbial Rubicon. There's no going back now, not after we reach the half century mark. As we cross our own point of no return, old Clyde Griffiths and his new flame, Roberta Alden, seem destined to cross their own. A tepid love blossoms apace! Support Obscure! Read Michael's substack Follow Michael on Twitter Fo…

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Compounded Grief: Coping With Multiple Losses At Once with Stephanie 51:49

12m ago51:49

51:49

Delanie Fischer is joined by Stephanie Edwards, who shares about a series of losses, stressors, and other unexpected circumstances, that her and her family experienced within a very short period of time — including the death of her mother, and her brother, on the very same day. Stephanie is sharing details about her grieving process, taking a medic…

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Self-Helpless Snack: What If You Love Your Craft, But Hate The Lifestyle? 37:04

5d ago37:04

37:04

Delanie Fischer got interviewed by Michael Stein about her background in comedy, the moment she knew she wanted to leave stand-up, her various career transitions, and how to cope, and integrate, your skills when your craft doesn’t match the lifestyle you want. This episode is for the artists and overachievers who have made a tough decision to leave…

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S4 Episode 49 - Zagnut? I hardly know her! 32:12

25m ago32:12

32:12

Ok look, that's not a great title. The pun is nonsensical, but how else to convey that this is the first episode in which your host reviews the old-timey Zagnut bar. In the world of Clyde and Roberta Alden, we're further exploring the inner life of our young heroine and tracing the history that led her to Lycurgus. Support Obscure! Read Michael's s…

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"My Life Is Different Because I Feel Different" with Kia (Rehab, Coping Skills, And A New Life) 48:42

2d ago48:42

48:42

Delanie Fischer is joined by Kia, who shares all of the changes she made after hitting, what she describes as, her rock bottom. From feeling trapped in an unhealthy relationship, emotional drinking, and experiencing hopelessness in her day-to-day, to a few years later enjoying an awesome relationship, healthy habits, and doing work she loves, she's…

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137. Neal Brennan Returns: How to Be 3% Funnier 46:32

1d ago46:32

46:32

This week Neal Brennan returns to Working It Out in celebration of his new Netflix special, “Crazy Good.” Neal and Mike go deep on what to do when friendship isn’t reciprocated, what all comics have in common with Seinfeld, and the irrelevance of the question “Is Kevin Hart humble?” All that, plus the listener email Mike received in response to his…

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Self-Helpless Snack: 10 Tourist Traps To Avoid In Los Angeles + Awesome Local Alternatives (An Introvert’s Guide to LA) 16:05

3d ago16:05

16:05

Delanie Fischer, LA native, is sharing how to avoid chaotic, expensive tourist traps in Los Angeles, and awesome local alternatives including breathtaking views, unique attractions, incredible food, secret spots and tips (and even how to spot celebs without creeping outside their homes on a bus) — without the crowds, stress, expense, and questionab…

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S4 Episode 48 - Resisting Facts, Revering Illusion 31:56

9d ago31:56

31:56

We learn a bit more about the new gal, Roberta Alden, in today's episode. Her past, her hometown, her family. Plus, some ruminating on the politics of the day and a little opinionating on the subject of love. Support Obscure! Read Michael's substack Follow Michael on Twitter Follow Michael on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

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Hurry Sickness And The Busy Brain Cure with Dr. Romie Mushtaq 53:56

5d ago53:56

53:56

Delanie Fischer is joined by Dr. Romie Mushtaq, who is a board-certified physician in neurology and the U.S.A. Today bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure. Dr. Romie shares her own story of burnout and hospitalization, tips for reducing the sense of urgency so many of us feel in our daily lives, the impact that technology, our environment —and …

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BEST OF WIO: Hasan Minhaj 1:08:16

5d ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Hasan Minhaj Returns: Good Boy Syndrome (Recorded August 2023) 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 often trade notes and ideas and today it spills into the podcast. Hasan compares comedy…

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Self-Helpless Snack: Should We Do A Self-Helpless Group Retreat? Take This 2 Minute Survey. 7:00

10d ago7:00

7:00

Tune in for details about this potential in-person group creativity / mindfulness / networking retreat. Take this 2 minute survey to tell us your budget, where you want to visit in the world, and more: https://trovatrip.com/host/profiles/delanie-uqv38 Want to share your experience as a host, or guest, of a group retreat? Feel free to email us at se…

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S4 Episode 47 - Projection! 31:44

12d ago31:44

31:44

A working girl has caught Clyde's eye. Some new hire from 50 miles north of Lycurgus, a Miss Roberta Alden, delicate of hand and lip. What difficulties for a sensitive young man such as Clyde when he's already got three stocky foreigners attuned to his every movement. It's gettin' sexy up in here! Support Obscure! Read Michael's substack Follow Mic…

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It's Not Too Late To Start with Jared Champion 1:01:41

12d ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Delanie Fischer is joined by documentarian, hiker, and former college professor, Jared Champion. Jared is sharing about all of the significant life changes he's experienced within the first few years of his 40s — from getting married and having kids, a career pivot, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, a big move, and diving into a new passion project that…

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The History of Comedy Since Seinfeld with Jesse David Fox 54:06

12d ago54:06

54:06

Jesse David Fox is one of the definitive voices in comedy history and analysis. He’s written for Vulture and New York Magazine and now he sits down with Mike to discuss his new book Comedy Book, which covers among other things the comedy boom of the past 20 or so years. Mike and Jesse break down what it’s like to write *about* comedy, and why Mike …

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Self-Helpless Snack: Feeling Stuck In Your Client Facing Career? 5 Ways To Breathe Life Into Your Work with Lucy Sherman 17:05

28d ago17:05

17:05

Delanie Fischer is chatting with Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDR Therapist, Lucy Sherman. Lucy shares how she made the decision to incorporate unconventional tools into her practice, why these methods are powerful for processing trauma, and gives us a peek into her own creative process, self-care practices, and systems. Whether you want to…

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S4 Episode 46 - Schenectady, Oshkosh, and Albuquerque 38:52

18d ago38:52

38:52

There you have it, three funny city names. You don't need any other funny city names when you've got these. If you're worried that there aren't enough funny city names, there are. There are three. And these are they. Don't try to top them. You can't. Also, Clyde attends a fancy automobile and floral display. Fabulous! Support Obscure! Read Michael'…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Mike Birbiglias Working Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Mike Birbiglia

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Obscure with Michael Ian Black

Misfit Toys

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Self-Helpless

Crossover Media Group

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138. Tig Notaro Returns: Clown Cars and Lesbian Party Buses 49:32

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S4 Episode 50 - Fiddy 33:05

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Compounded Grief: Coping With Multiple Losses At Once with Stephanie 51:49

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Self-Helpless Snack: What If You Love Your Craft, But Hate The Lifestyle? 37:04

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S4 Episode 49 - Zagnut? I hardly know her! 32:12

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"My Life Is Different Because I Feel Different" with Kia (Rehab, Coping Skills, And A New Life) 48:42

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137. Neal Brennan Returns: How to Be 3% Funnier 46:32

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Self-Helpless Snack: 10 Tourist Traps To Avoid In Los Angeles + Awesome Local Alternatives (An Introvert’s Guide to LA) 16:05

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S4 Episode 48 - Resisting Facts, Revering Illusion 31:56

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Hurry Sickness And The Busy Brain Cure with Dr. Romie Mushtaq 53:56

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BEST OF WIO: Hasan Minhaj 1:08:16

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Self-Helpless Snack: Should We Do A Self-Helpless Group Retreat? Take This 2 Minute Survey. 7:00

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S4 Episode 47 - Projection! 31:44

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It's Not Too Late To Start with Jared Champion 1:01:41

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The History of Comedy Since Seinfeld with Jesse David Fox 54:06

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Self-Helpless Snack: Feeling Stuck In Your Client Facing Career? 5 Ways To Breathe Life Into Your Work with Lucy Sherman 17:05

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S4 Episode 46 - Schenectady, Oshkosh, and Albuquerque 38:52

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