Love Birbigs, love his guests, love the conversations and process diary. He should add minisodes where he works through bits with his fans who are aspiring comics. Me first.

There’s so many layers to this podcast and it warms my writer’s heart to listen to processes amidst stories. Favorite episode: Josh Johnson!!!!

Mike delivers great conversations, comedy, creativity tips, deeper life insights all in good fun. It’s such a joy to listen to.

Mike is not only insanely brilliant and vulnerable and kind, he’s also SUCH A GOOD LISTENER. My favorite thing about this podcast is that super smart and funny people are allowed to get complete thoughts out without being interrupted for the sake of a bit. I love comedy, and love comedians… but that level of patient silence is so hard to find. I’d love to recommend a favorite ep, but I sincerely love so many that it would be hard to name one. Just look through the archives, find a name you’re drawn to and hit play. You’ll love it.

I love your podcast, Mike! My husband introduced me to it and now I cannot get enough. Josh Johnson episode made me laugh out loud-he’s terrific and no doubt is on his way to GOAT!! Gonna go listen to Adam and Ben now. Keep up the great work🩷

Mike Birbiglia and his podcast creates space for engaging stories and insight-fullness. Questlove's episode has touched me in very deep ways. Thank you, Mike Birbiglia and Questlove! This episode has offered me lots of tools to help me be a more authentic version of myself in everyday life. Perfect timing! Thank you! Up until today, I couldn't decide on a favorite episode, but now I've found it! -Big Fan in Sacramento, CA

No, I will not give Andrew Schultz 10 seconds. And now I will unfortunately no longer give Mike anymore seconds either. This isn’t his first misstep like this.

You don’t offend people even when you’re criticizing them (Andrew Schulz) Keeping the company and conversation of people (like Alex Jones)and laughing along or censoring the cruelty is The Banality of evil, Hannah Arendt.

Always love the comics and other guests. Saw Mike do Sleepwalk With Me when I was a film student years ago, have been a fan ever since.

I’m a lifelong devoted fan of Mike’s and his podcast brings me joy weekend and week out with each episode. Never stale or boring or old material, mike is always sharper than attack and has wonderful guests on.

This is my new favorite podcast to listen to when I'm looking to relax and have a few laughs. Mike's comedy is lighthearted and playful yet deeply meaningful. The episode(s) with Tig Notaro are my favorite. I wish I could be besties with these delightful humans. Thank you Mike, for sharing your special joy with the world! ❤️

The best!!!

Holmes. “Pete G-13” The title of your new hour? Please? OKAY! Thanks :)

I really enjoy this show, but on the latest episode with Pete, Mike is kind of confused. He keeps saying Christians use rosary beads, but only Catholics do. Also, when he is talking about Christian theology he is actually talking about Catholic church doctrine. There are MANY versions of Christianity or any religion. Catholicism has its own interpretation of every Christian concept.

I’ve always enjoyed Mike Birbiglia’s work on stage/screen, and I’ve regularly “liked” clips of the podcast on TikTok and Instagram, but Nathan Lane sold me on subscribing and listening. I listened on a recent flight and had to suppress chuckles and teary eyes. What a gem of an episode.

I’ve been listening for a few weeks and love the show, BUT Nathan Lane was brilliant!! Terrific podcast—I highly recommend it.

Beautiful and hilarious episode with Mike and Nathan Lane- one of my favorite Working It Out shows yet! Nathan is so humble and sweet and the talent these two bring is incredible. They should make a film together!

I just listened to the Elyse Myers podcast and want to comment on how very kind and nurturing you were to her. It warmed my heart to listen as you poured affirmations into her and provided possible guardrails to encourage her to purse live storytelling in a way that could give her comfort. 💚💚

Easy listening, funny, interesting, great guests. Comforting show.

This podcast is a lifeboat in a sea of bad political news. It’s so nice to listen to Mike interviewing different comedians about their process and back story of becoming a professional comedian. I find myself laughing throughout - sometimes this leads me to search the comedian in order to hear more of their work. I also love “working it out for a cause” and their effort to give back to the community.

This podcast is a revelation- The creative process of Comedy and communication explained , no revealed one joke and one insight at a time.

Annoying. But not so much on YouTube. Unlistenable on podcast.

In this day and age, finding positivity can be a challenge, but Mike Birbiglia’s “Working It Out” is so refreshing, uplifting, inspiring, instructive, and fun to listen to. Mike’s authenticity and his kindness makes my time spent listening to his interviews feel like a safe space, and then he ends every show by donating to a charity - like, what?!?! Yes, this is a slice of wonderfulness in this crazy and fast paced world we live in! Thanks, Mike Birbiglia!!

Mike has a way with talking to people that is easy to stay attached and not get bored with.

I don’t know if you read these review Mike, but because of this podcast it has introduced me to your comedy (I got here through Pete Holmes) and I am a fan. Hope to see you live in the future next time you pass through the Midwest. This podcast is fun, funny, and gives insight to creative comedic processes and material. I love to listen to this podcast when I work from home or am driving (which is daily). Thank you, Mike for this gift! Glad that you are here on this earth. Peace to all.

Mike, I absolutely love your podcast ! I’ve been enjoying it since the pandemic shutdowns in 2020. I look forward to a new episode each Sunday ! Thank you for all you do on it ! You’re a great host and interviewer ! You make me laugh so much , and I also learn something new each time ! I appreciate you !! 😊🩷💫

Great conversation all around. Touched by the discussions of parents and also intellectual insecurity❤️

love them all, especially Elyse Myers.

“Sure, I’ll join your cult” audiobook is read by Maria herself. Treat yourself!

The Pope missed out on the chance to offer you those aviator sunglasses! That would’ve been epic.

Love this podcast, it is honest, fun and relaxing to listen to after a day at work

Like most listeners, I started out with episodes with some of my favorite people. But it just grows and grows on you. Some faves: Aubrey Plaza. Elizabeth Gilbert. Seth Myers. Bridget Everett. Jim Gaffigan. Malcom Gladwell … I could go on and on. I’ve listened to several episodes more than once. Every single episode is so rich, and contains gems that are worth carrying with you. Most longed for guest: Mark Duplass. Serious request…. More authors sprinkled in. Highest praise: The quality of my days …. Every day …. is better because of this podcast. I hate that I come across here like such a fanboy. But it’s true.

It hurts my heart

Loved the top five Xmas movie episode with Pete Holmes. I was hoping Mike would say “you will be visited by 3 curse words” in the intro, but otherwise flawless. Definitely in my top 5 favorite pods!

Fortune’s always fun to listen to and a great special

Big shoutout to, Pete Holmes, for introducing me to this podcast. His selflessness, in promoting a podcast that is so much more engaging and entertaining than his own, is truly inspiring.

I was so happy when Mike started this podcast back in 2020. It kept me laughing and inspired as a creative person through that time, and it is my go-to to this day. Every episode is worth a listen. So appreciative. Thanks!

Thank you for Maria Bamford episode - excellent!

I’ve been a fan of Mike Birbiglia for a while now, and needed a new podcast to try. Through the podcast I’ve been introduced to so many more incredible artists, authors and comedians. The shows are amazing no matter who’s on or what they talk about. It’s just a chill, insightful and of course humorous way to kill some time. The most recent show with Elizabeth Gilbert was especially insightful.

Gary Gulman will always be my favorite guest! He's so real. What a great person he is! He has no idea how relatable he is.

Mike is awesome! I love the he gives us an inside look of what makes jokes humorous! My favorite episodes are the ones where he and Pete Holmes roast each other!

I love discussions of creativity and creative process. This podcast is top tier.

The best resource for anyone who enjoys going down the rabbit hole of storytelling, comedy, life, being human, philosophy, project management...really anything creative. I loved Birbigs' stand up before, and now I am devouring everything he has ever touched. I can't tell you the number of times I have paused an episode to write down a quote that either Mike or his guest have said. All in, probably one of the most influential podcasts I've ever listened to.

I love these conversations about the creative process, with the funniest people around.

Love this show! Have been a listener from the beginning and it has never failed to make me smile which in these dark and confusing days is a real blessing. Thank you, Mike. Keep up the good work.

I just listened to episode 150 with Michael Ian Black, and here’s hoping that’s only the beginning of this insightful, hilarious, inspiring, and refreshingly gentle podcast. I have a running note on my phone of all my favorite quotes from the show. Here’s one from Pete Holmes from Episode 53: “We’re in the dryer … we’re all tumbling around in the dark, and if you find a sock, cling onto it.” Thank you to Mike and the whole WIO team for creating a sock in the dark dryer of life!

Always laugh and always take a useful nugget of perspective away

Mike Birbiglia’s working it out is a great podcast to listen to while working and brings joy to my day!

You heard me…

This show delivers on many levels, and I appreciate it completely!