150. Michael Ian Black: How to Do Comedy with Your 10 Best Friends
In the 90s, Michael Ian Black’s college sketch group The State got a show on MTV, spawned another iconic group, Stella, and led to the classic movie Wet Hot American Summer. Now Michael sits down with...
4 Marras 202448min
149. Bridget Everett: The Star of HBO’s Somebody Somewhere on Risking It All
Bridget Everett, star of the hit HBO series “Somebody Somewhere,” joins Mike on the podcast this week to discuss creative risks and processing grief and loss through their work. Plus, that time Bridge...
28 Loka 202449min
148. Lin-Manuel Miranda: Everything is Basically the School Play
In celebration of his new album, Warriors, Lin-Manuel Miranda sits down with Mike for a wide ranging talk about writing musicals, riding the subway, and taking big creative risks. Lin explains why you...
21 Loka 202455min
147. Hannah Gadsby Returns: Shake the Tree
Hannah Gadsby joins Mike in the studio for the first time. The two talk Hannah’s new solo show “Woof!”, a painful celebrity encounter with Anna Kendrick, and how to keep track of multiple contradictor...
14 Loka 202458min
Mike Answers Your Questions About Creativity and Discusses The Emmys
This week Mike answers listener questions. Does improv help your stand-up? What was your most nightmarish stand-up set? How do you convince yourself to keep going when it’s not going well? Plus, Mike ...
7 Loka 202441min
146. Jack Antonoff Returns: Working Out the New Theme Song
11-time Grammy winner, celebrated rock star, and noted Working It Out theme song composer Jack Antonoff returns to the podcast. Mike and Jack discuss Jack’s performing with Taylor Swift and collaborat...
30 Syys 202453min
145. Matteo Lane: Working Towards the Masterpiece
This week Matteo Lane joins Mike for an episode that has something for everyone. From Matteo’s hilariously scorching takes on modern pop stars to tales of secret families to insight about what Matteo ...
23 Syys 202459min
144. Jon Laster Returns: The Throughline Is Habits
Comedian Jon Laster returns for his third appearance on Working It Out. Longtime friends from the Comedy Cellar, Mike and Jon catch up on Jon’s app Blapp, which highlights black-owned businesses, Jon’...
16 Syys 202447min
