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 how coming out changed Todd’s life and his comedy, Todd’s heart attack backstage at ... Show More
Jan 26
200. John Mulaney: He’s Funny and Here’s Why
For the 200th episode of Working It Out, Mike sits down with one of his oldest friends and one of the podcast’s first ever guests, John Mulaney. The two discuss monkeys wearing space suits, old stories from the road, and how John’s career changed after having kids. They work out ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 19
199. Jordan Jensen: You Can’t Say That (But Actually You Can)
This week Mike sits down with comedian Jordan Jensen. A master of turning taboo topics into comedy- as seen in her Netflix special Take Me With You- Jordan explains how her fearless, no filter stage persona coexists with her emotional, more vulnerable side. Plus, the story of how ... Show More
53m 32s
Jan 12
198. Sarah Sherman Returns: If Chucky Went to Sarah Lawrence
This week, SNL’s Sarah Sherman returns on the heels of the release of her new HBO special, “Live + In the Flesh.” Sarah and Mike discuss why Sarah goes to therapy three times a week, which SNL cast member Sarah is jealous of, and the difference between Sarah Sherman and her stage ... Show More
52m 5s
Apr 2018
Bridgetown Comedy Festival: Guy Branum, Karen Kilgariff, and Kyle Kinane
Maybe you couldn't make it to Portland for the 2017 Bridgetown Comedy Festival, but now, with the help of modern technology, you can have a virtual simulation of being in the audience for a live episode of Hold On with Eugene Mirman from that very festival. Marvel at Guy Branum's ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2023
(340 PART 1) Tim Key: master of comedy, poetry and roasting Jamie Laing
Welcome back to Private Parts, the podcast where nothing is off limits.
We’re back with another Friday episode and what a way to end the working week. We’re joined by the hilarious comedian turned poet, Tim Key. You’ll know him from Peep Show, Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters ... Show More
35m 4s
Dec 2024
Anthony Jeselnik's Villainous Persona
Inside the Stand-Up World's Minds: Interviews with Comedy's BestIn today's episode, Johnny Mac discusses an insightful interview with comedian Anthony Jeselnik about his stage persona, his approach to storytelling in stand-up, and why he prefers not having an origin story for his ... Show More
8m 38s
Jun 2025
Mike Birbiglia Returns Again
<p>Comedian, writer and director Mike Birbiglia feels earnest about being Conan O'Brien's friend.</p><p> </p><p>Mike sits down with Conan once again to discuss his latest special The Good Life, taking comedy advice from the Pope, and how his father’s stroke impacted his own paren ... Show More
1h 4m
