Jimmy Carr | The World Ordered A Comedian | Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out Podcast

[@Milestonemonger]

Jimmy is a psychologist and a philosopher with a great sense of humor.

[@bunglesfinger7549]

The 15 bonus years bit broke me 😢 I have been at that point that lady has. I was saved by Jimmy’s friend, Sean Lock, in much the same way. You saved a life too Jimmy. That will stay with you always. RIP Sean 😢

[@brynley]

Fuck yeah for bonus years. I'm halfway through my 13th bonus year. I just call these years "gravy" because I was fine with that being it, but it's immeasurably better once I realised I there was gravy. (rip Sean as well. One of the greatest).

[@fictionmyth]

I had something similar to what happened to the "Bonus years" commenter happen to me. I was up late one night and had been having a great day, wonderful family, not a problem to be found in my life. So, I hopped on KZbin before bed and found Jimmy's stuff. I must have watched ten videos and a few of his specials, I just couldn't stop. After those few hours of watching this guy and not being able to figure out why the hell he was popular, I had lost all will to live. Luckily he's so boring I fell asleep and felt better the next day but for a few minutes there I was really close to not making it through.

[@dezzen]

Sean Lock is amazing.

[@scottharvey2852]

Happy ur still here my friend. Sean Lock is an absolute legend ❤

[@HappyGothGal]

I'm halfway through my second bonus year. I'm manic depressive & spiraled after losing my job & hung a noose in my bedroom. I had stopped listening to comedy for years before then and wanted to watch an old video before I went. I'm so glad I got back into it 💛 gdi I'm crying now lol I love you all

[@cucamongaduke3600]

I didn’t realize what a comedic genius Jimmy is. You pitched the dental bill bit and he immediately reworked it into a killer piece of gold. Incredible.

[@andrew-hf9fl]

Having really only heard Jimmy carr's comedy, I hadn't realized how thoughtful and introspective and wise he is. I think I'll get his book

[@bennyandersson7770]

To be able to break down horribel things into comedy does require high intelligence. We should show respect to all the great comedians.

[@tennisbum7527]

Carr always kills, very smart comedy that you don't always see the punchline coming. When he told the story about pushing the envelope at a cancer benefit and subsequently giving the audience members some relief, he hit the nail right on the head. There used to be the full clip (since vanished) on youtube of Gilbert Gottfried's full act at a St. Jude's Hospital benefit with a lot of the audience being parents of kids that had been hospitalized. Instead of pandering he took his usual darkest material even further over the line and had these previously anxious and depressed people there bent over laughing and out of their previous nearly shell shocked state. Some comedians get what comedy can do for people, Carr is one of them and so was Gilbert.

[@JayyEVee]

Well said indeed, Gilbert also had that touch.

[@tomcanham9218]

Gilbert is a "comedian's comedian." As in, most people think "wasn't he that annoying guy from Princess Bride?" (if they know his name at all). But after watching _The Aristocrats_ (highly, highly recommended!) and how Gottfried just slayed... every single "foul-mouthed comedian" in a room full of pro's... yeah. He was a legend even back then.

[@bennyandersson7770]

Comedians like Jimmy are truly intelligent. Becuase it's not just irony of the bad they show. They show you an entire now aspect of life. If we can't joke about that what is horribel, we cannot live with it.

[@slayrider8613]

Oh Jimmy. Making me laugh and cry at the same time. His comedy used to make me uncomfortable now he’s one of my all time favs.

[@moonsofjupiter]

This could've been 3 hours long..great chemistry.

[@cassieshoemaker4733]

The fact that Jimmy said he's relaxed on podcasts while wearing a full suite is killing me 😂😂😂

[@kevinmccombs3201]

Jimmy is a gem! What jumps out of every pod I've seen him on is kindness and you can feel the respect and admiration the other person has for him

[@ccwaggoner]

The thing I love about Jimmy is that he IS for everybody. Which is ASTONISHING given his wit. He just deals and deals and puts everyone on the same plane. What a hoss.

[@cindyboyle410]

I have watched several of these comedic podcasts led by people whose primary tool of craft is language and I am staggered at how many of them just can't string a sentence together with clarity when they are not delivering jokes. Such a relief to listen to someone articulate who expresses their thoughts with clarity and purpose. No constant 'like, like', no starting a sentence then changing tack then changing again till finally the thought is delivered, no scratching around for the right word. Thank you Jimmy Carr. You give me hope that the lost art of articulating thought through spoken language is not lost . His smart, concise expression of clearly thought through ideas using delivery that treats us like intelligent listeners is a joy. Such a welcome change to not have to wade through poor communication to extract some kind of meaning.

[@guyledouche6039]

What comedic podcasts are you listening to where the host/s can't string a sentence together lmfao? Most if not all of em that have huge followings are great. Curious to kno which "comedic podcasts" fall intellectually short even though they're first & foremost a comedy podcast. We Might Be Drunk, This Past Weekend, Are You Garbage, Bad Friends, Whiskey Ginger, Fly on the Wall, Hey Babe, JRE, Honeydew, Your Mom's House, Harland Highway, Blocks ... those are all the ones I can think of right away that are all pretty damn good despite that statement being subjective lol

[@flok.8317]

Love Jimmy Carr! Very fast delivery, obviously sharp mind. Very dark humor, often, but so out there that you can't help laughing. What a wonderful thing to watch Birbiglia & Carr together! Such amazingly different comedians, but soooooo funny.

[@thinklikeadog007]

Just bought the book, Jimmy. Mike made me do it!

[@m-a-l-3000]

Wow! The story which beginns at 5:57 about the women with the 15 bonus years is really touching. Even Jimmy is still touched by this.

[@susanpeck530]

Hi Mike. Listening from Vancouver BC. That story about the 15 bonus years made me tearful. Great pod

[@LivingonReRuns]

This is one of the best interviews with two comedians I have ever seen. Even though you both have different styles of comedy you can tell you both appreciate each other. Please have Jimmy on again!

[@Milestonemonger]

"You give the world irrefutable evidence you are who you say you are." ⭐️💯👏

[@normanwolfe7639]

I taped the Leonard Cohen documentary on the song “Hallelujah” months ago. I finally watched it tonight and then watched this! I definitely cry listening to that song every time.

[@todddavis7438]

Love that KZbin introduced me to Jimmy Carr during the pandemic in different ways from intimate chats to performances to panel shows. Definitely contributed to my sanity and joy. Thanks for this talk and for all you both do

[@sean-in-wnc]

I love the discussion about joking with your friends, specifically the buddies you genuinely care about and yet constantly give shit to. My philosophy on it is that I roast the ones I love most, because if I trust them enough to consider them that close, they've already proven to me that they are self-aware and have a good enough sense of humor to laugh at themselves, and enough faith in my intent that I'm not going to need to worry whether they got it or took it to heart. And because I'm usually a bit of an empath naturally, if I don't believe they can take it, I feel the need to protect their feelings.

[@clearfield2009]

One of a very few songs that beautifully describes the pain of love. There really aren’t many who get it. Hallaluyah’s lines, “I’ve seen your name on the marble arch but love is not a victory March, it’s a cold and broken hallelujah”

[@alexanderthompson4481]

Thank you so much for having Jimmy on! I first saw him on Countdown, and it took a few shows to appreciate his craftsmanship. There’s something really clever and powerful about the way he handles routine misogyny. It’s great to see the kindness and self-reflection that drive his wit. And, yes, I’ll buy his book, not Tolle’s.

[@OscarsWilde]

I could listen to Jimmy talk all night, i will tonight actually, im off to the JR now. Hes so easy to listen to and a very wise man. Love that we get to see this side of him.

[@Uluc994]

I have this great admiration for Jimmy… his last show was extremely funny but has also a sentimental touch as well. Jimmy, lots of love from Istanbul again! You are the best 👏

[@melance]

Birbiglia and Carr, what a perfect match for a podcast.

[@CaptnNMorgan1996]

Jimmy Carr is great, so awesome that he's doing podcasts over here.

[@kathrynaston6841]

OMG!! This podcast was fabulous. I have seen Jimmy Carr for YEARS on Graham Norton, Chatty Man, Jonathan Ross, and honestly, I never really gave him much thought other than the notion that he had THE most obnoxious laugh ( no disrespect intended because I also assumed it was part of his act and I always appreciate excellence even when it is in comedic obnoxiousness). That being said, this podcast has allowed me to see behind the persona into the most excellent, thoughtful, intelligent and insightful person he truly is. I WILL purchase his book (AND read it ) because he has made me eager to learn more about him. I really hope he pursues more storytelling in his standup, and it WOULD be lovely to hear him do it AS himself and not one of his personas, because he IS enough.

[@martinseal1987]

His laugh is actually just his laugh

[@Shepsus]

I bought the book last year, almost a year ago (Jan 2023). It is an INCREDIBLE book. I really enjoyed it. One of the few books I have bookmarks within it to reread.

[@user-tc1fw5ms5s]

Omg this convo was so unbelievably interesting. The talks about how they create their art in this episode was like the most delicious cake in the world. I loved this

[@JoelEZ1]

Two different styles working it out using the same language. Good to see. I bet these guys could roll for hours sharing their wisdoms with one another.

[@rabbit251]

I'm dying of a lung disease and so I've started watching comedy to pick me up.

[@BobBob-ls5vz]

Lucky you, I have to pretend I am dying from cancer to enjoy comedy more…

[@ValerieCH1]

I've always adored Jimmy Carr, this was so great to get to know him a little more.

[@firststatedelivery]

Jimmy Carr is amazingly insightful. This is one of my favorite episodes because he gets a bit vulnerable. Thanks for bringing that out of him!

[@johngaunce]

Two of my favorite comedians. Totally different styles, but masters at each style.

[@Iomar1975]

The story of the girl that evaded suicide thanks to Jimmy...I've replayed it like four times and I still feel my breath getting shorter.

[@writerintherye]

Me too, it was so special

[@MrWxerby]

Thanks, guys! That was great!

[@zenclover8468]

To know that Mike is such a great comedian and to see Jimmy work in the way he did with such speed shows just how prolific he can be.

[@RagnarRipper]

started watching for Jimmy Carr - what an amazing guest, what amazing insights! I already loved his wit, but holy hell, this guy's incredible! - and now I'm subscribing because I LOVE the host's energy!

[@RiverHupp-i7k]

wowzers, I think this is the first time I've seen Jimmy speak so candidly. love em even more.

[@MrMike3137]

Jimmy is a class act. I love that he promotes the importance of mental health. A lot of us could use the help. Rock On.

[@jonathaneckersall2939]

Jimmy Carr is my favourite comedian and an absolute legend. Great episode.

[@1smrtcooki]

I've watched enough episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown to know what a quick wit Jimmy is but this was a revelation! Such an amazing mind. I'm buying the book.

[@simonwoodthrillerwriter]

As someone who is also from Slough, it was nice to hear Slough Record Centre get a namecheck. :)

[@mattdan79]

Big fan of you both. Such different comedy styles, but still, such a great conversation. Mike I love all the prep work you do on these podcasts to have an interesting conversation. Keep em coming.

[@SomeRandomGuy2353]

Lovely seeing two of my favorite comedians talking. Introduced my girlfriend to your standup (Mike) over the weekend. You were a hit.

[@daveanything]

I saw Jimmy in LA the night Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage.. we had front-row seats.. Jimmy is Amazing!!

[@iboothby]

This was great. Jimmy is your best guest when it comes to talking about comedy. Really hope that comedy course/book ends up happening.

[@ckachurak2863]

What a brilliantly insightful and funny interview. I have so much respect for these two solely based on their comedy work over the years, but damn if this transparency and intention doesn’t shoot them both into the stratosphere as amazing people. Thank you for this video.

[@lelaannotto650]

Loving podcast-Carr so much!!!!

[@TheAllanmc64]

The 15 bonus years story hits hard. Thank you.

[@cjdingojames3715]

excellent interview Mike

[@stuffwarrensez]

Just before I watched this, I saw a clip of Mr. Rogers telling Charlie Rose 30 years ago that the greatest gift people can give you at times is silence, so that you have time and space to wonder. Then Jimmy made that comment about how we need time for our own thoughts. So, I think I’m going to take their advice tomorrow on my daily walk, and listen to the sounds of my own thoughts. If you don’t hear from me again…it was their fault. 🤣

[@MarcMcMillin]

I love this podcast and this episode just flew by! I wanted to hear so much more 🙂

[@randystone4903]

Having many visits to the hospital I've been in great pain and joking around with the hospital staff usually goes well. On a return visit at the ER I was joking about my pain and the doctor was ready to get me out of the hospital. I didn't want to go and the Doctor didn't feel my black humor proved how much pain I was in. After three weeks in pain that serious narcotics couldn't touch my humor got me through. Jimmy Carr and some of his worst filthy jokes made me laugh during the situation I was trying to survive. Being a colon cancer survivor 40 years ago I need to find his cancer jokes now that I'm mature enough to appreciate them. Jimmy is the best reality check I know

[@Voidb3rg]

Comedians giving the gift of perspective when feeling depressed 😭😊😭☀️🥹

[@amvobsessed94]

weird cut at 1:39 haha, threw me off. thanks for the conversation though!

[@lukethomas658]

I liked a lot of this, but was most fascinated by you workshopping the dentist joke together, love seeing how the sausage is made.

[@JdubU]

I've been in three fights in my life and I joked all the way through till I had to end it. Some people nott taking a joke is a real phenomenon

[@babalootukeke]

I very time I’ve seen a comedian run a joke by Jimmy on a podcast he immediately makes it better.

[@dosesandmimoses]

Fantastic conversation gentlemen!

[@emmyashbaugh]

Jimmy changed my life! Because of his narcolepsy/mom bit I learned what cataplexy was, had my self tested and ultimately ended up getting diagnosed this year. Thanks so much Jimmy 💓🥂

[@VictoriaCatLady]

Two of my faves right here! 👍👍

[@peopletimepodcast1790]

If Jimmy Carr does an online course for stand up, I will sign up immediately.

[@Jenny_Oblivion]

So great to hear Jimmy talking off stage

[@AngelMelendez]

Two of my absolute favorites

[@Littleneddygtw]

jimmy has always been hilarious. this guy seems legit too

[@CheveeDodd]

I'm also 45 and wish I had been brave enough to get on stage when I was younger so I might have the privilege of spending an hour with Mike workout out material.

[@franciet99]

It’s never too late. ❤️

[@CheveeDodd]

@@franciet99 thanks for saying that. ❤️ I've been writing lately and looking for open mics. It may happen some day.

[@franciet99]

@@CheveeDodd My suggestion, not that I’m a comedian, but as someone that has experienced a little more life, jump in and make mistakes. Take some risks. We learn from our mistakes not from playing it safe. And, I’ve learned so much from so many of my mistakes.

[@kmduarte2005]

Wow, did Jimmy’s mom have amazing taste in music, or what? I love that they have that connection.

[@mediaholic07]

Fastest click of my life forget sleep.

[@Jephre87]

7:00 thank you for this Jimmy. That really made a lot of sense and is a very helpful take on really hard issues that not always can be easy to wade through.

[@bootsiemon]

who else be waiting for big fat quiz??? and christmas cats does countdown!!!??

[@TheNesbittExperience]

Mike, your new special is lit! 🔥

[@Omega-Ignition]

Okay, Jimmy, I bought the book. You can thank Mike for it.

[@WISHARTfilms]

Thank you for this

[@watsorb_saves]

Just watched your four Netflix specials, absolutely amazing man, I think it’s the kinda shit I wanna do, I’m 43 and done nowt so no idea if I can 😂

[@krishnajain4391]

20:14 "The gift of anxiety is jokes." Haha. This reminds me of Pandora's Box. All the ills were released into the world, and all that was left in the box was hope. I like to interpret that in its ironic sense, where hope is there to torture us, since the box has given us nothing to be hopeful about. But in the same way, the box gives us horrible anxiety and throws us a bone with "jokes".

[@lupanellise9275]

Mike brought it up early on that Jimmy didn't really need another person there, but it got kind of weird toward the end where Mike would go long stretches where he just repeats "yeah". For instance, starting at 37:45 I think he says "yeah" 13 times in a row.

[@MAC...007]

One of my all time favourite comics.😂

[@dominiczerafa8990]

This was phenomenal

[@patriciamarie5105]

Great convo!

[@blackbird5634]

35yrs ago a scratched up old Woody Allen stand up album pulled me out of a very dark place. Did it save my life? Well, I realized that if a live Moose could come in 2nd place at a Halloween Costume Party, and the Berkowitz's dressed as a Moose could win it, then I MIGHT be okay. 😂🤣

[@justinr5989]

Jimmy’s touring schedule is insane!

[@vanessawhitneypro]

LOVE Jimmy Carr...

[@rinderwahn78]

i love the part of jimmy’s story where the suicidal girl was saved by the google algorithm

[@Milestonemonger]

I bet Jerry Seinfeld would love a sit-down with Jimmy. They are both very insightful and see the world uniquely from a very wide lense.

[@Euridian]

Got to the 40 minute mark before i realized theres only 3 minutes left. Couldve gone longer mike youre a great bounce board.

[@heyelliew]

Love this already! ❤

[@dancoyle6911]

“She’s got 31 more teeth, and we’ve just been appraised at 100 per”

[@kolpik3708]

My dad didn't teach me how to shave, but he did give me my first can of shaving cream. It was a little rusty on the bottom and the shaving cream was all runny. A roach fell out when I took off the cap. He pretended not to know what it was, but I wasn't fooled. It disappeared from the waste basket a couple hours later. I've always wondered if he took it and smoked it.

[@jimmyholloway8527]

LOL "I really thought he'd be a dick. He was much more pleasant than I expected." If only I had an alter ego I could be considered a nice guy too, maybe. I'll just have to stick with trying to lower the expectations of others.

[@michaelweber9290]

Mike and Jimmy. Jimmy and Mike. Mike and Jimmy. This comment isn’t for anything other than the algorithm.

[@SDCISHERE]

Props to the lighting crew 😂❤

[@BeComedyUK]

This is so inspiring

[@lauralofy1676]

I love the idea of using comedy to help teens find their voice. I’m a psychologist and I’m gonna try this with one of my clients who is getting bullied. What kind of jokes are e asked t to learn and deliver? Gonna research.

[@eliotmills14]

What did they cut at 36:22?

[@CC-gx4lz]

I already bought your book Jimmy

[@izzie3030]

I'm alive today because Jimmy Carr's jokes cured my cancer

[@oLivaz22]

I've only ever seen Jimmy Carr in a suit and I think it'd be strange to see him not in one.

[@jamesonhiggins]

31:15 I wish my best was as good as his nothing 😂😂

[@harribo_tf2]

Hey, the donation link is missing from the description, hopefully some editor sees this

[@eriposs3638]

That might sound weird but what shirt do you wear? I like it... Besides that, I liked the podcast and Jimmy seems to be a great guest. It was 40 minutes of driving that felt like it was only 60. ;)