67. Lynn Shawcroft: How Mitch Hedberg Wrote Jokes

67. Lynn Shawcroft: How Mitch Hedberg Wrote Jokes

Last summer, Mike revistied to the classic comedy album "Strategic Grill Locations" by his friend, the late great Mitch Hedberg. The listening experience was so transcendsnt that it inspired Mike to call Mitch's wife Lynn Shawcroft and ask if she would be open to coming on the podcast and discussing Mitch's joke writing process. The two old friends discuss daydreaming, free associating, and how sometimes jokes that feel like one-liners are actually stories unto themselves. Plus, they share stories about Mike and Lynn opening for Mitch, and the time that three of them went bowling and Mitch couldn't believe how bad Mike was at bowling. Please consider donating to: The Bail Project


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209. Jorma Taccone Returns: This Episode Sucks

209. Jorma Taccone Returns: This Episode Sucks

Since The Lonely Island’s Jorma Taccone was last on the podcast, he survived a nearly 20 foot fall from a ladder. Now Jorma tells the full ladder story and explains how the near death experience chang...

20 Huhti 50min

Nikki Glaser: The Team Captain of Comedy

Nikki Glaser: The Team Captain of Comedy

(Recorded May 2025) Nikki Glaser returns to the podcast for the first time since her acclaimed performances as the host of the Golden Globes and on the Roast of Tom Brady. Nikki breaks down her approa...

13 Huhti 57min

208. Kevin Fredericks: How To Make A Comedy Show About Grief

208. Kevin Fredericks: How To Make A Comedy Show About Grief

Lin-Manuel Miranda called Mike up a few months ago to say he wanted Mike to meet comedian and author Kevin Fredericks. This week, Mike sits down with him for the first time and the two of them break o...

6 Huhti 51min

207. Chris Fleming Returns: He Is Way More Popular This Time

207. Chris Fleming Returns: He Is Way More Popular This Time

The last time comedian Chris Fleming was on Working it Out, the episode was titled “He Should Be Way More Popular.” In the 2 years since then Mike’s wish has come true. Chris and Mike chat about the p...

30 Maalis 58min

Nathan Lane: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk

Nathan Lane: The Safest Thing You Can Do Is Take a Risk

(Recorded February 2025) Nathan Lane sits down with Mike and recounts moments from his legendary career — discussing what it was like to work with Mike Nichols, Elaine May, and Robin Williams. He shar...

23 Maalis 1h

206. Cazzie David: Spiritually a Boomer

206. Cazzie David: Spiritually a Boomer

Mike welcomes author, actor, and filmmaker Cazzie David to the podcast and right away, Mike challenges the notoriously misanthropic Cazzie to list five things she loves. It takes a while. Then, Cazzie...

16 Maalis 52min

205. Taylor Tomlinson: Hope No One Filmed That

205. Taylor Tomlinson: Hope No One Filmed That

Working It Out all-timer Taylor Tomlinson returns to the podcast this week on the heels of the release of her new Netflix special, “Prodigal Daughter.” Mike and Taylor talk through what they do when t...

9 Maalis 56min

204. Ali Siddiq: Telling His Own Story

204. Ali Siddiq: Telling His Own Story

Ali Siddiq is one of the most prolific storytellers in comedy. Although they work in a similar format, Ali and Mike’s paths have never crossed until now. Now they sit down to discuss the nuances of co...

2 Maalis 52min

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