The Tim Ferriss Show

By Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

#176: Mike Birbiglia, The Sleepwalking Comedy Giant

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Published July 27, 2016 7:24am

Mike Birbiglia (@birbigs) is one of the best-known and busiest working comedians in the world, both behind and in front of the camera. His standup blends elements of theater, film, storytelling, and comedy. Mike has been deliberate in studying many crafts and tying them together, which is reflected in a diverse string of successes: sold-out tours as a solo theater act, New York Times bestselling books, off-Broadway shows, feature film, TV, and more. In recent years, his work has appeared on public radio's This American Life, where he began a meaningful collaboration with host and producer Ira Glass. Currently...

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