Mike discusses Black Lives Matter and turning tragedy into comedy with Jon Laster.
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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 8s
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
Jul 2016
This Podcast Is for #BlackLivesMatter | Ep. 32
<p>In the wake of police involved shootings with the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille - DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, and Last Comic Standing Champ, Clayton English, discuss solutions to stop the violence. From the media's failures, to things that just don't add up, ... Show More
1h 13m
Oct 2023
Talking Shit with Cedric Johnson: After Black Lives Matter
<p></p><p>In Episode 57, we are joined by Dr. Cedric G. Johnson, Professor of Black Studies and Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, to discuss his book After Black Lives Matter: Policing and Anti-Capitalist Struggle. We discuss the origins of modern polici ... Show More
1h 23m