Rory Scovel | Dare to Be Funny | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast

[@maxwellgreenee]

What I love about Rory is how present he is on stage, he’s so in touch with the crowd and it’s a wonder to watch. So happy he’s finally on the pod!!

[@JaphethG]

Most. Underrated. Ever. This man has a brain built for one thing - finding bits in the moment and exploding them

[@blodpudding]

He's like Rainman but instead of counting the tooth picks he picks them up one by one and tastes them looking for a mint flavored one.

[@DSmicklas]

Rory Scovel is one of my favorite comedians of all time. Nobody else makes it feel more like the words being spoken are being spoken for the first time. Rory's comment at the beginning about jam bands is apt. I also love jam bands, and Rory's work has that quality of wanting to sit back and watch an artist work.

[@kggregorie]

One of the best to ever do it. Rory just crushed two more improvised shows in Atlanta last weekend, it was amazing to see

[@jft381vmt]

Love these guys comedy!! Never enough Rory Scovel out here!! 😂😂❤❤😂😂

[@danielvalleduarte]

One of my favorite lifetime moments was having Rory Scovel on our no name show at a Seattle Festival. He just did the entire show in a German accent and left the stage w the micropone to go into the hall to interview strangers and people just listened in wonder. Super sweet guy. Mike also spent an hour just chatting with me behind a stage, i was freaking out....but he was so kind and fun to chat with. Few comics love the audience like these two. This is a beautiful era of comedy.

[@floridaman5000]

Rory is my favorite right now and he has the potential to be my favorite of all time.

[@kmduarte2005]

Is he funny? Well, I’ve watched his special at least six times and I laugh my face off every time. He’s one of my favorites.

[@steventorres811]

If you haven’t seen Rory Scovel live, do yourself a favor and see him in person, he is the MOST present and intuitively funny comedian I’ve ever seen(burr, Wong, rock, Maniscalco, and many more)

[@kc8203]

Rory's painting/stand-up analogy was brilliant

[@PathosConsultingGroup]

Mark normand told rory his set was like being on mushrooms with friends and it's still the best description of his stand up ive seen. Rory and Pete Holmes are the best comics ive ever seen live. So good I was almost angry that they werent giving us a break to catch our breath

[@kmelaine]

Mike, these episodes are absolute gold and such a gift. Thank you immeasurably for asking such thoughtful questions and giving me a peak into you and your fellow comedians process. Such a wonderful way to spend my time watching! Keep going! Rory is an audience’s comedian and I love his art!

[@darkhorse7460]

Hell, yeah it's the theory of "living in the moment" meets "living your dreams" to be there and not have imposter syndrome! So awesome.

[@DavidHoareLOL]

Don't Assassinate Relatives Ever

[@neilk4476]

I've been hoping for this conversation for so long! Did not disappoint

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

Rory might be one if the funniest people alive

[@robertminnis6540]

You’re my America’s darling Rory 🎉

[@rsalbreiter]

21:28 a friend of mine always say to each other "get out of your head, it's the worst place to be" that's the red hand print. Love it!

[@brandonthebass]

So a duo show. I’ll take my 5 percent.

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

Invest your money and they might

[@gregshaw325]

RORY, sure if youll see this comment, but Ive been massive fan forever, and thought of a great idea Doing a KZbin show 'Painting With Scovel' just in the moment art stuff combined with your jazz approach to comedy

[@catmonger86]

This is a fantastic idea! I would 100% watch this!

[@ipdeboer]

Yay!!!! Yes!!! Love Rory 😊😊😊😊 talk about Babylon 😁😁😁 :)))

[@Thinkingoutloud11]

I love this podcast so much!

[@salawhat]

I’m comedian from Russia and I enjoy watching Rory’s special !

[@outthasky]

Rory’s act embodies the Arthur Ashe quote; “start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.”

[@buck_swope]

Mike Birbiglia is proof that you can make it in showbiz through sheer force of will, no talent required. Hey Mike, I dare you to be funny, just once.

[@MeissnerEffect]

Uh-oh wannabe failed career guy alert. Show me your special dude, what’s it called? “Jealous Much”?

[@buck_swope]

@@MeissnerEffect I would never be so pathetic as to desire a career in the demonic world of entertainment.

[@zenclover8468]

I loved when Rory tried stand up comedy for the first time. so brave.

[@LateNightwithStudBuyers]

did anyone notice how Rory slipped the title of the movie Girbigaboo directed right to Mike? didn't even blink twice

[@yasirbey1575]

Naturally funny Is what all comedians strive for (or pretend to be) on stage.

[@Quixote360]

My mt Rushmore is four scovels

[@poetiquette]

"Domestic Assassination Resistance Education"

[@WardWyatt]

Instant click 👏

[@AboutThings_byTarif]

Where is Rory?

[@JeremyForTheWin]

with the dare thing... you're ALREADY not using drugs, in that moment, so ... mission accomplished?

[@themikerichardson]

oh I’m absolutely one of those guys who knows history and I have been more ashamed

[@evanrything2132]

Directly Against Relishing Execution. I think third grade is when they taught us

[@VeriTasered]

D.A.R.E. - Don't Assassinate Reincarnate Everyone

[@Dippedwithsweet]

Omg he doesn’t write material he identifies as funny

[@k.c.simonsen2]

This rivals one of the most pretentious conversations I've ever heard. I'd have to be pretty LIT to talk like this with a straight face.

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

You mean talk passionately about a special interest? That's sad bro.

[@TaylorL4664]

I stopped watching at 13 minutes because the depth of the conversation doesn't feel earned... because I don't know who Rory is. Maybe if I knew who Rory was a bit more before getting that deep I wouldn't have left. Who cares what I think, but I thought I would share. Keep up the good work.

[@veim22222]

Great comic, check out his work

[@kc8203]

If you want an introduction to his work, start with his 2013 "Full Set as a Southern Guy". He takes the stage in character and the vast majority if not all of it is improvised.

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

Give his HBO special a go then, worth a gamble. He's one of Conan's favourite stand-ups

[@kggregorie]

He's every comics favorite comic for a reason