151. Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Jokes
Author Elizabeth Gilbert wrote one of Mike’s favorite books about creativity, Big Magic. She also wrote a book that, to her surprise, become a cultural phenomenon: Eat, Pray, Love. Mike and Liz discus...
18 Nov 202458min
WIO Q&A: 4th NYC Show Added and Mike Answers All of Your Questions About The Good Life
In this Working It Out Q&A Mike breaks down the development of the New York City finale of his show The Good Life. He explains the evolution from Please Stop The Ride to The Good Life. Plus, he answer...
11 Nov 202426min
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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Okt 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 Sep 202453min
