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Nov 2023
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Conversation with Mike Birbiglia — On St...

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Mike Birbiglia, a comedian, storyteller, director, and actor, joins Scott to discuss his approach to storytelling, and how he thinks about mortality, comedy, and fatherhood. Follow Mike on Instagram, @birbigs. His latest special, The Old Man & the Pool, is out now on Netflix. 

Scott opens with his thoughts on the second-order effects that might follow the Sam Altman debacle. He also shares why he wants Shein to have a successful IPO. 

Algebra of Happiness: Less is more. 

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