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Mike BirbigliaEvery podcast appearance, updated as new ones drop

stand-up comedian and filmmaker, storytelling and comedy podcast circuit

🎁 Mike Birbiglia's 2026 in podcasts: 3 shows
Most recently spotted 22 days ago on “Just For Laughs - Standup Comedy”.
Episodes
16
Shows
14
Hours
~18

Tracked from 19 Dec 2012 to 8 Oct 2026

Recent guest appearances

Show 16 episodes
  • Mike Birbiglia – Awkward Moments That Will Make You Cry Laughing Full Special (Stand-up Comedy)
    Just For Laughs - Standup Comedy

    Mike Birbiglia – Awkward Moments That Will Make You Cry Laughing Full Special brings Mike Birbiglia's masterful storytelling, disarming honesty, and perfectly awkward humor to a stand-up comedy special that is warm, hilarious, and quietly profound. Known for turning his most embarrassing and vulnerable moments into unforgettable comedy, Mike delivers a full comedy special packed with brilliant stories, slow-building laughs, and moments that sneak up and hit you right in the heart. For fans of stand-up comedy that is smart, personal, and deeply human, this is a must-add episode. Marriage. Fatherhood. Anxiety. All the awkward, uncomfortable, deeply human moments mo...

  • You Could Make This Beautiful: Mike Birbiglia, J. Hope Stein, & Peter Kessler
    Dear Sugars

    Our miniseries finale features comedian Mike Birbiglia and poet J. Hope Stein talking about the poetry in comedy and the comedy in poetry. The couple co-authored the book "The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad" and occasionally bring their mix of jokes and poems to the stage. Also, a masterclass in metaphor from teacher and poet Peter Kessler, who argues that human beings need metaphor and imagery to fully understand each other. Show notes (in chronological order): "The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad" by Mike Birbiglia with poems by J. Hope Stein "Good Bones" by Maggie Smith Mike Birbiglia's "The Good Life" Mike Birbiglia's "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" "Don't Think Twice" "Sleepwalk with Me" "Wholly Holy" by J. Hope Stein Voyager 2 and Voyager 1 from "little astronaut" by J. Hope Stein "Keep a Poem in Your Pocket" by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers "The Grammar of Fantasy" by Gianna Rodari "Catrin" by Gillian Clarke "Prayer (I)" by George Herbert If you want a hand-picked, heart-plucked "poetry prescription" to help you with something you're going through, send a brief voice memo to PoetryPrescriptions@gmail.com. All three episodes of You Could Make This Beautiful are out now and can be heard HERE. This show is an experiment, so if you love what you've heard and want more episodes, let us know! Leave us a glowing review in your podcast app, share the series with friends, and write to us: PoetryPrescriptions@gmail.com.

  • South Beach Sessions - Mike Birbiglia
    A hora milagrosa

    Mike Birbiglia makes absurdity an award-winning artform in his sleep… literally. The comedian, writer, director, and actor shares with Dan Le Batard how he went from throwing up before shows and bombing to turning his personal experience sleepwalking through a second-story window into a critically acclaimed one-man show, movie, and bestselling book. Mike also opens up about how the discovery of a malignant tumor in his 20s pushed him to get his career started, the ongoing pressure of ambition and fatherhood, and the unexpected moment his skeptical dad finally understood him: handing out ice cream outside Carnegie Hall after a sol...

  • QLS Classic: Mike Birbiglia
    The Questlove Show

    Comedian, writer and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia talks about real-life sleepwalking, his movie "Don't Think Twice" and the insatiable nature of success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Episode 1651 - Mike Birbiglia
    WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

    Perhaps a reason there’s always tension between Mike Birbiglia and Marc is they have a lot in common. That’s also probably the reason that, despite this tension, Mike has made multiple trips to the garage. This time, Mike and Marc talk about the job of making people laugh about things that make them sad or angry, the benefits and risks of centering your comedy around your personal life, and how they’ve both made peace with their doctor dads, with Mike dealing with it in his new Netflix special, The Good Life. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Mike Birbiglia Returns Again
    Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

    Comedian, writer and director Mike Birbiglia feels earnest about being Conan O'Brien's friend.   Mike sits down with Conan once again to discuss his latest special The Good Life, taking comedy advice from the Pope, and how his father’s stroke impacted his own parenting style. Plus, Conan and the Chums hammer out a succession plan for hosting the podcast in the event of a worst-case scenario.   For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • Mike Birbiglia

    SNL impressions in middle school, funniest person on campus, and sleepwalking through a glass window with Mike Birbiglia.

  • Mike Birbiglia doesn't think every setup needs a punchline
    Wild Card with Rachel Martin

    When Mike Birbiglia tells a story, he tries to make it relatable to everyone in the audience – whether it's tapping into his childhood anxiety, relating his clumsy attempts at self improvement or sharing his earnest fears about his aging parents. Mike's new Netflix special is The Good Life. He shares with Rachel how he learns valuable lessons from writing jokes, and explains how found some peace. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

  • MIKE BIRBIGLIA Took a Family Photo with a Wolf

    Seth and Josh are so excited to welcome Mike Birbiglia to the pod! Mike tells them so many good stories, from an unforgettable house party his parents (almost) never found out about, to an eventful trip where his father threatened they wouldn’t have Christmas, and so much more! To submit your story go to: www.speakpipe.com/familytripspod   Executive Producers: Rob Holysz & Jeph Porter  Creative Producer: Sam Skelton  Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson  Mix & Master: Josh Windisch  Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • "Mike Birbiglia"
    SmartLess

    Come sleepwalk with us… it’s Mike Birbiglia! We chat all-things-funny; comedians who are too serious, intentional non-laughter, and crying at the ballet recital. Don’t leave the party early (or we’ll talk about it for days) – it’s SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • Mike Birbiglia Returns
    Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

    Comedian Mike Birbiglia feels ambitious about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mike sits down with Conan once again to discuss their casual run-ins with each other, storytelling as cultural tradition, and confronting mortality in his latest special The Old Man and the Pool. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • Mike Birbiglia

    Happy Thanksgiving folks! While you're polishing off some more pie make room for another treat as we sit down with the one and only Mike Birbiglia comedy extraordinaire and master of turning life's quirks into laughs. From everyday escapades to the chaos of parenthood, Mike's humor knows no bounds. Check out his new special: The Old Man In The Pool out now on Netflix! #mikebirbiglia #andrewsantino #whiskeyginger #podcast =============================================== SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS RABBITHOLE $5 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER PROMO CODE: RABBIT HTTP://RABBITHOLEDISTILLERY.COM/BUYNOW AURA GET $40 OFF YOUR ORDER PROMO CODE: WHISKEY HTTP://AURAFRAMES.COM/WHISKEY LUCY 20% OFF YOUR 1ST ORDER & FREE SHIPPING PROMO CODE: WHISKEY HTTP://LUCY.CO/WHISKEY ====================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyging... https://twitter.com/whiskeyginger_ Produced and edited by Joe Faria IG: @itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Mike Birbiglia

    Neal Brennan interviews Mike Birbiglia (The Old Man & The Pool, Don't Think Twice, Sleepwalk with Me + more) about the things that make him feel lonely, isolated, and like something's wrong - and how he is persevering despite these blocks. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 10:20 Control 25:30 Yelling 39:55 Physical Strength 43:05 Vegetables 48:54 Fear of Mediocrity  58:48 Letting People Down 1:04:48 Onstage vs. Off stage 1:13:55 Movie Question ---------------------------------------------------------- https://nealbrennan.com for tickets to Neal's tour Brand New Neal Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: https://pavlok.com Code: NEAL for 40% off any device  GameTime App Code: BLOCKS for $20 off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Mike Birbiglia
    Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

    Comedian Mike Birbiglia feels terrified about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Mike sits down with Conan to talk about taking advantage of his many ailments, not being the class clown, and giving back to the community with Tip Your Waitstaff . Plus, Conan provides another taste of his spinoff podcast focusing on well-endowed historical figures. Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (323) 451-2821. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com . Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • Mike Birbiglia Faces His Darkest Fears and Puts Them On Stage
    The Hilarious World of Depression

    Monologist and comedian Mike Birbiglia has always had a mile-long dark streak. Even if he’s never been diagnosed with clinical depression, he’s recognized his own lack of capacity to feel joy and is constantly aware of a kind of existential dread that haunts him. But rather than shy away from all that, he picks at it. Mike fills us in on how he deals with that darkness and the inner meaning of a lot of his work. You can order John's book on Amazon (amzn.to/THWoDBook) or IndieBound (bit.ly/IndieTHWoD). Follow us on Twitter: @THWofD. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thwod. Support our show today: hilariousworld.org/donate Visit MakeItOK.org to get resources, tips for talking about mental health, and more. If you or anyone you know is struggling, there's help available, any time. It's free and you'll reach a trained volunteer. You can reach the Crisis Text Line by texting the word HOME to 741-741, or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.

  • Mike Birbiglia

    Mike Birbiglia finally makes it weird. I mean, what else do you need? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GuestVine has tracked 16 guest episodes from Mike Birbiglia across 14 shows — about 18 hours of listening, going back to December 2012. Every episode links straight to the original publisher's audio.

Mike Birbiglia shows up most often on Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend (3 episodes), with visits to Just For Laughs - Standup Comedy and Dear Sugars. The conversations mostly sit in Comedy & Entertainment and Culture & Arts territory.

Most recent: “Mike Birbiglia – Awkward Moments That Will Make You Cry Laughing Full Special (Stand-up Comedy)” on Just For Laughs - Standup Comedy, 8 Oct 2026.

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Mike Birbiglia has appeared on 16 recent podcast episodes across 14 different shows. GuestVine keeps this list complete and up to date — new appearances are added automatically and delivered to the podcast player you already use.

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What podcasts has Mike Birbiglia been on?
Mike Birbiglia has appeared on 16 recent podcast episodes across 14 shows, including Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, Just For Laughs - Standup Comedy, Dear Sugars.
What is Mike Birbiglia's latest podcast appearance?
The latest detected appearance is “Mike Birbiglia – Awkward Moments That Will Make You Cry Laughing Full Special (Stand-up Comedy)” on Just For Laughs - Standup Comedy, published 8 Oct 2026.
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GuestVine has tracked about 18 hours of Mike Birbiglia guest appearances across 16 episodes, going back to 19 Dec 2012.
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