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 producing and starring in some of the most iconic films of the last 30 years. Drew breaks down her approach to comedy, and discusses how hosting her own talk show ha ... Show More
Nov 24
193. Vir Das Returns: How to Find Your Voice, Literally
<p>The last time comedian Vir Das was on Working It Out, he and Mike discussed the intense reaction to a piece he performed called “Two Indias.” Now Vir returns to share how he moved on from the controversy, and all the ups and downs he’s experienced since then, including: litera ... Show More
54m 7s
Nov 17
192. Leanne Morgan: In The Presence of a Comedy Angel
<p>On the heels of her new special “Unspeakable Things,” Leanne Morgan joins the podcast this week to talk Southern beauty shop gossip, getting started in comedy selling jewelry door to door, and in what way Mike is “her Elvis.” Plus, the time Leanne may or may not have been pick ... Show More
42m 56s
Nov 10
191. Todd Glass: The Ultimate Comic's Comic
<p>Todd Glass was one of the first comics Mike opened for. It’s easy to see how, since then, Todd has become one of the most beloved comic of his generation, revered by comics including Nikki Glaser, Judd Apatow, and Rory Scovel. Now Mike and Todd sit down for a discussion about ... Show More
59m 14s
Feb 2023
True Dating Stories Introduces: Let’s Make A Rom-Com
The hosts of Let’s Make A Sci-Fi, one of The New Yorker’s “Best Podcasts of 2022”, are back in their writers’ room and this time they’re getting serious about love. Over eight episodes, Maddy, Mark, and Ryan try to balance love and laughs into a fresh, funny, and heart-felt movie ... Show More
32m 25s
Jun 2020
Judd Apatow’s The King of Staten Island
This week, host Jesse David Fox calls up legendary comedy writer/director/producer Judd Apatow. You know, Anchorman, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Step Brothers, Bridesmaids, Girls, Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday, Popstar, The Big Sick, Love -- any of these ring a bell? In this epi ... Show More
1h 22m
Oct 2020
The Nancy Meyers Hall of Fame
This week is the 40th anniversary of ‘Private Benjamin,’ Meyers’s first screenplay. Meyers would go on to write and direct a number of modern comedy classics, including ‘What Women Want,’ ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ ‘It’s Complicated,’ and, yes, ‘The Holiday.’ Sean and Amanda dive ... Show More
1h 55m
Apr 2022
Ben Stiller
On this exciting new episode of Comedy Gold Minds, Kevin is joined by actor, director, and comedic powerhouse Ben Stiller. The two discuss all things comedy, including growing up with comedic parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, creating The Ben Stiller Show, what it’s like to a ... Show More
58m 8s
Feb 2023
Ben Stiller
On this exciting new episode of Comedy Gold Minds, Kevin is joined by actor, director, and comedic powerhouse Ben Stiller. The two discuss all things comedy, including growing up with comedic parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, creating The Ben Stiller Show, what it’s like to a ... Show More
58m 8s