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“Mike, because we have met him 3 times and I have pictures with him I’ll call him Mike, is an amazing comedian, writer and human. I began listening to him early on when he would do the Bob & Tom Show on Q95 in Indianapolis, IN. Watching him grow and develop into the comedian he is today has...”Read full review »
Like the appliance via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“When are you coming to Alaska!??! Please!!!”
Jill.ak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/24
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“Great show. Love the joke making and following your story as you tell it!”
JCYarbs62 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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“Thankyou so much for all the laughs and honesty over the years. My son who has gone to see you once live in Toronto and also bought your book and I truly love you. I have just purchased an autographed copy of your book for my other and can’t wait to hear what he thinks. You are a real legend keep...”Read full review »
Canadian girls dream via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/05/24
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“What a sweet wonderful funny soul”
RaychelB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“Ever since I first heard Mike’s work over a decade ago, I have absolutely loved his sense of humor and evolution as a comedian. The format of this show gives a “real life” look at his creative process. His guest interviews run the gamut of raw, hilarious, and/or inspirational. If you ever have...”Read full review »
H-S'les via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“Generally, Mike Birbiglia is an interesting interviewer, unique, pointed, fun, but his condescending, creepy, and divisive interview with the Please Don’t Destroy Boys was strange—particularly his repeatedly touching and consistently isolating Martin Herlihy who was too kind to tell him to back...”Read full review »
ajmUWS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“Mike has become a career maker for others as well as himself— introducing us to talents we hadn’t known, creating creative employment for dozens-to-hundreds of people with his every project, and adding his “Presented by” to surface talents and shows he develops and believes in. He truly walks the...”Read full review »
@TheGirlPie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“Love listening to Mike, and his guests, regardless of if I’m familiar with them before the episode. Shows have enough structure, but also feel conversational and free flowing.
Mikes’ ability to connect and communicate with all sorts of different individuals is excellent.
Love hearing his...”Read full review »
T4KYON via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/24
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“It typically takes me a week to completely paint a room in our imperfect, no-90-degree-angles home from 1940. I’m always thoughtful about what I listen to during the process to get into the right mindset. When I painted our office white, I listened to A Tribe Called Quest and marathoned the...”Read full review »
Shannon Collins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/24
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“The process of developing comedy is fascinating to me and Mike’s ability to open that world keeps me fully engaged through every episode”
EMO Philly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“I just finished the episode with Please Don’t Destroy. It feels like I just spent an hour with some good friends. Flooded with oxytocin and love for humble, funny people doing something that makes the world feel better for a few minutes.”
fe2chio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“I found this show recently. For the last month I’ve been bingeing it and I’m almost caught up. So many good shows, but episode 115 with Pete Holmes stopped me in tracks. Hilarious how they go back and forth and Pete just slips in deep emotions and philosophy that was truly impactful.
Thanks for...”Read full review »
Arondor111111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/24
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“This show got me through the pandemic and the creative depths that came with it. Love hearing comedians et al talking shop and the craft of joke writing and comedy. Don’t stop the ride, Mike!”
jayfiss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
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“I started listening to this podcast to learn more about the craft of comedy - but I kept listening for the comedy itself. Well done, Birbigs!”
BrockArm via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/16/24
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“Wow! I highly recommend listening to the Roy Wood Jr. Episode as well as pausing at the beginning to watch Roy's "Imperfect Messenger" on YouTube! Very well done! Roy and Mike Birbiglia are true professionals that are passionate and curious about their craft. Also, I highly recommend...”Read full review »
Music Lover in Sacramento via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/24
“I love this podcast. Mike Birbiglia, it turns out, is a fantastic podcast host. What sets him apart is that it feels to me like he is really listening to his guests, not just thinking about what he’s going to say next. His admiration and respect for his guests is obvious and genuine, and there...”Read full review »
PeytonMc2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
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“Taylor Tomlinson!!! Can’t wait to see ya at dc improv soon!!! Also if James acaster is a nice guy, have him on the podcast!!! You’re my 2 fave comedians and you’re so different and I’d love to hear you talk about your styles!!!
Updating this since Get On Your Knees came out — it is imperative to...”Read full review »
Childhood nickname good or bad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/24
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“This episode is one example of why I love this podcast. To me, the process of going between having an initial funny thought to a finished bit is a blackbox. This episode gives a peek into that box during their “working it out” back and forth.”
IndyTraveler10 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“I've been listening to lots ofgreat podcasts for 3 or 4 years now, and this is my favorite!!!! He's the best💕”Read full review »
Angcyclist1003456 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“Great pod! The focus on breaking down bits encourages new conversations and gives a new angle on well known guests. I love the most interesting neighbor question - have started asking friends that!”
jlivdahl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“I just finished listening to the Jim Gaffigan podcast. It was hysterical but It was normal. It was normal folks talking to each other. There was no dirty language— just nothing that I had to hide from my mom. Has she been listening with me—of course my mom‘s been dead for 20 years but that’s...”Read full review »
icydog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“I love listening to Mike talk about his comedy process and asking other comics to do the same. His combination of thoughtfulness and sincere layered thinking is a true delight for me!”
hannah colello via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“I’m a painter and spend hours and hours working. It’s been great to have this on while I work for some laughs.”
HallieL1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“I love this podcast! In a crazy world that can get you down sometimes it’s therapeutic to just laugh and enjoy the creative process”
Kachemak Kid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/24
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“My favorite episodes are the ones where Birbigs and guest actually work it out. I love being invited into the development process. My favorite episodes so far are the ones with Ira Glass, Bill Hader, and Rachel Bloom.
Thank you for sharing, to all the guests, all you wonderfully talented and...”Read full review »
cindibeth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“I’ve been enjoying Mike Birbiglia’s comedy since high school (I’m 35). Listening to him and Pete Holmes working out bits is delightfully entertaining. Thank you Mike!”
Friend of forestry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“Favorite ep”
OttoSaab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“Telling my friends and enemies about how much I enjoy this podcast. It always makes me laugh out loud on my little walks. The Jo Firestone episode is my favorite.”
Kickstart K via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“I’ve always enjoyed watching Mike as a performer, but this podcast makes it clear he’s not just a great comedian — he’s a generous one. Love getting the inside look into the thought process and craft!”
LBB63 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“Never miss an episode!”
podcastjac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“Newish fan that’s binged at least 50+ episodes by now and surely you must know her horrific bigotry and outspoken hatred of others and support for genocide.”
AcousticKW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Great podcast Mike! I love how you and Sarah swapped shows. Glad you are friends & thanks for sharing your experiences with us.”
nopoliticaladsplease via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“Mike Birbiglia is a great interviewer and this show is great for aspiring creatives, comedians and fans of those things.”
Yoyofra2122 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/18/23
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“I discovered Mike through the Chinwag podcast when he was a guest (also highly recommend that pod). So happy to have a new great podcast! Very entertaining and such a wonderful listen! Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
RSE*T via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“I think I really only consciously realised how great Mike is from his recent special The Old Man and the Pool which was so good I sought out more and found this.
It’s really great, sometimes quite deep and always funny. So many good episodes - Taylor, Hasan, Todd, Jimmy Carr, Pete Holmes….I’ve...”Read full review »
AbstractLlama via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/23
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“Have been a fan of the show for years, but I’m done as of the Jimmy Carr episode. Platforming a bigot is unacceptable.”
Shaaaaron13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/23
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“Thank you for once again sharing the joy and brilliance that is Pete Holmes! We enjoyed learning more about your shared history and obvious affection for each other.”
MJPGr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“.. because there’s warmth and depth and so much fun to be had. I highly recommend it for anyone who’s interested in human nature and comedy. Mike is a wonderful host and the guests are beyond interesting and so funny.”
Konfettine via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
12/06/23
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“Makes me laugh & think while I’m at work. No reason not to like listening.”
stinkysquirrel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“I listen to this podcast and think about the stories and jokes for rest of the day and chuckle to myself. Thanks for everything Mike! Love your standup- love your podcast!”
katie.267 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/04/23
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“Mike, I love love love your podcast. Saw Old Man and the Pool live in LA and have become a massive fan of yours.
But the nuggets of wisdom you and Pete just dropped are on another level.
I have a list of life-changing podcast episodes and this just made it.
— The deep one liners were...”Read full review »
alecmcnayr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/23
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“Mike Birbiglia is a brilliant, heartfelt and hilarious storyteller. His podcast is a gift. I have learned so much about the art and science of comedy and storytelling, I laugh outloud every episode and lead a more joyful life for having listened to this podcast!! Thank you Mike and everyone who...”Read full review »
Santa Fe76 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/23
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“There a lot of podcasts with comedians discussing the nuts and bolts of their craft; Working it Out is the best I’ve heard. But the shop talk is good for any creative discipline because it does such a good job of examining how to present the human condition to an audience. There is a lot of...”Read full review »
ExcessiveSigFigs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“My kid is running for class president, and is up against a “frenemy”. When she asked for advice on what to say to them on their upcoming Election Day, I suggested she recommend this podcast about comedians getting together to discuss joke-writing.
Why? Because Mike is a wonderful human being....”Read full review »
Worms via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/23
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“I’m obsessed. I listened to a lot a lot of your early episodes, stopped for whatever reason, life. Now coming back to it, the wisdom from all of these people, with the depth of your slow round with comedy and laughs throughout— it’s everything. One of my favorite podcasts! The only thing I don’t...”Read full review »
Akm 536873 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“I came across the “You Made It Weird” podcast about 8 or 9 years ago when I was looking everywhere specifically for <<<Mike Birbiglia content>>> and saw he’d been on Pete’s show multiple times. Have listened to Pete’s podcast since then and this one since it started. I am a huge...”Read full review »
Kiaclaire8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/23
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“Is he becoming gay women’s Joe Rogan?”
aelindsay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/23
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