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Working It Out With Mike Birbiglia: Comedy & Creativity, Podcasting & The Pope
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Mike Birbiglia is a master storyteller, acclaimed comedian, and the creative force behind Netflix specials including "The Old Man & the Pool" and his newest, "The Good Life."
This conversation explores the quiet architecture of story—how to shape it, live it, and share it in a way that matters. We talk about finding empathy for the parents who couldn’t fully show up, embracing feedback without losing your voice, and why the creative process might just be as simple and profound as “letting your brain go for a walk.”
It’s not about performance. It’s about presence.
Mike illuminates our shared humanity. This conversation is medicine for our divided times. Enjoy!
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