Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out 191. Todd Glass: The Ultimate Comic's Comic
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Nov 10, 2025 Todd Glass, a veteran stand-up comedian known for his improvisational style, shares illuminating insights from his career. He discusses how coming out transformed his comedy, allowing for deeper authenticity onstage. Todd reflects on a heart attack he experienced during a performance and the lifestyle changes that followed. The duo also chats about his innovative live show with a band, the art of storytelling, and the importance of crafting thoughtful material that avoids reinforcing bigotry. Expect laughter and inspiration galore!
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Use Punch Writing With Peers
- Do punch‑writing work with other comedians to tighten wording and sharpen joke beats.
- Todd credits collaborators like Daniel Kino for helping him refine language and add emotional depth.
Viral Heckler Takedown In Davis
- A viral clip shows Todd confronting a rude heckler in Davis, California, by calmly winning the audience before addressing her.
- He emphasizes fairness: heckling isn't gendered and the clip demonstrates measured, effective crowd work.
Don't Feed Harmful Narratives
- Avoid jokes that inadvertently 'feed' bigotry by testing whether an audience could misuse your words.
- Todd endorses awareness: don't create material that reinforces racist, sexist, or homophobic views.
