Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out 134. Pete Holmes Returns: Working It Weird
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Jun 10, 2024 
Stand-up comedian Pete Holmes roasts Mike Birbiglia and they create jokes about their complex relationships with their dads. They discuss big questions like God's existence, John Mulaney's location, and Mike's childhood bullying. Candid conversations about jealousy, cheating, and writing for the school paper. Plus, they reflect on Homeboy Industries and share tour dates.
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Mulaney's Dating Bit
- Pete Holmes recalls a John Mulaney bit about dating and storytelling.
- Initially, dates hear polished anecdotes, but later, they get the raw, unfiltered truth.
Birbiglia's Curated Comedy
- Pete Holmes admires Mike Birbiglia's comedic craft, describing it as having a "Japanese shoe store quality."
- He appreciates Birbiglia's minimalist and curated approach to comedy.
Vulnerability in Friendship
- Pete Holmes and Mike Birbiglia discuss their sensitivities and vulnerabilities within their friendship.
- Holmes explains that sometimes Birbiglia's comments unintentionally hurt his feelings depending on his mood.