Working It Out With Mike Birbiglia: Comedy & Creativity, Podcasting & The Pope

2025-05-26

Download

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....

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!

Show notes + MORE

Watch on YouTube

Newsletter Sign-Up

Eight Sleep: Get $350 off your Pod 5 Ultra w/ code RICHROLL👉eightsleep.com/richroll

On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll

Bragg: Get 20% OFF your first order with code RICHROLL👉 Bragg.com

BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉BetterHelp.com/richroll

PPMP: Get $10 OFF your membership with code RICHROLL👉mealplanner.richroll.com

ROKA: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL👉ROKA.com/RICHROLL

AG1: Get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉drinkAG1.com/richroll