Chris Fleming | He Should Be Way More Popular | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast

[@fatlucy101]

Chris, you continue to conquer your fear of talking to men! We are so proud

[@keithklassen5320]

I mean, kiiiind of. There are men and there are men, you know?

[@kylehill]

Chris is hands-down my favorite comedian right now

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

Me too, man. Love Chris.

[@beerbag9353]

Gracing this video 🔥

[@angela_who]

I am so glad you had Chris Fleming as a guest! I've always thought he should have a bigger audience. Hopefully this conversation will help more people see and appreciate his work.

[@thesunreport]

The difficulty with that I think is that in this world of politicisation, that Chris doen't fit in with that really. A lot of comics put themselves in the arena of 'conservative v liberal', whereas Chris is very open and comfortable with things like gender etc, and the audience has to be comfortabvle with that to in order to enjoy him. I think he's great and very intelligent whilst also being absurd/abstract. He also finds a place for music and understands that as well.

[@isabella-a-a-a]

By far the most chronically underrated comic around today. Without a doubt

[@cv5953]

I genuinely thought Chris was new-ish when I first discovered a few of his clips six months ago. Then I see a standup special from SIX YEARS AGO??? I'm a comedy nerd, how did I miss this?

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

@@cv5953 I’m right there with you. It’s insane!!

[@angelicazbp]

I still go back and watch every episode of Gayle now and then. Truly never gets old.

[@denverguitarhero]

Iconic

[@joeyspears6346]

Me too! All the time it's a comfort show lol

[@myszkokicia7926]

“I don’t need any help!” 😂😂😂

[@snowboarderdude123]

I still refer to multiple trips when bringing the groceries in as the “coward’s way out”.

[@video123film]

Did anyone notice the delay between Mike saying “I’m sure you like Bo’s comedy” and Chris saying “…sure…”?

[@katriarchy]

I love Bo but this had me dying 😂

[@unicorncurry317]

he was silent for a few seconds and I feel like there was a moment where he thought something like "Oh shit I was silent to that in response, I better say something so people don't read into this" so then he said "Sure" lol

[@textiless]

this has the same energy, to me, as like. anderson cooper earnestly interviewing gonzo. ive never felt more like i was watching a human man treating a muppet as a longtime friend

[@jo-eo9ld]

💀

[@michael_pdf]

"you're not a loser. you're a storyteller'" LOL

[@FranklyRanunculus]

Is this a reference? I don't get it 😭

[@nitewalker11]

@@FranklyRanunculus its just a joke that a lot of comedians self label as "storyteller" as a way of trying to get taken more seriously

[@IsitriOm]

Showpig is my favorite hour of standup ever. So there.

[@rubycooper5922]

Saaaame, everyone I’ve recommended it to has loved it, which never happens with other stuff. So cool

[@FudgeYeahAmerica]

It's how I've introduced Chris to SO many friends!!

[@marmarmmgirl]

chris has such amazing comedic instincts, so amazing to see him in a more relaxed context

[@VoraciousGhost]

"Do you picture White Jesus?" What a great question to disarm Chris lmao

[@chaosdream21]

Chris does NOT have to feel bad about calling out Saint Vincent and Bo Burnham

[@SplittTwig]

Right

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

Why? He's a theatre kid. They are a niche themselves, so I'm calling him out 😅

[@FirstThief]

Chris is probably one of my favorite comedians I’ve found on youtube. Gayle was a masterpiece, Grad student shuffle, Teens who drink coffee, I can go on. I wish I could have seen showpig live.

[@HappilyAfterEver]

I still bop to sick jan whenever it pops up into my brain lol

[@zombiesun44]

This is one of the first times I’ve ever seen anyone try this hard to successfully pin Chris Fleming to the board. Great interview!

[@lucase.2546]

Yeah wow, it got much more personal and human than I’ve seen before. And it makes me respect both of them more

[@bjmurray1842]

I cannot express my love for Chris Fleming. Thank you for this.

[@AdrianaVentrillon]

"A trickster you would see in a clearing" 😂

[@jo-eo9ld]

probably the most accurate descriptor of him either of them gave 😅

[@d.w.stratton4078]

Chris is so fucking funny. I was at the Boston show where he's in that orange jump suit and all i can say is he's even funnier live. My sides hurt from laughing so hard for like a solid hour.

[@miam7263]

With the Dane cook Super Bowl story? That one is my favorite

[@almostclintnewton8478]

their chemistry is insane. I mean this in the most respectful way possible as a person who has been a huge chris fleming fan for years: they should kiss

[@hubertisnotmyname]

I love Chris! It's interesting to hear how he wants to keep his sexuality/gender feelings ambiguous. I can understand the flattening thing, like if it's all condensed into labels based on who he's been into or his relationship with masculinity, depending on which labels they are, the way he presents himself could come across to some people as possibly queerbaiting or appropriative instead of what it should be, fun and liberating.

[@DKYarborough]

Being a person who works as a “standardized patient”, helping healthcare providers hone their communication skills, Chris’ piece about the way doctors enter is hilariously spot-on.

[@0ldar]

the chris fleming's joke: 'snacks only women can find at whole foods' is so funny

[@mahalat84]

Yes but it's Trader Joe's!

[@jaydock1]

Chris feeling very serious and protective of people with disabilities 🥺🥺

[@CarenKH1]

This was so freakin’ great to see! I mean, literally, when I saw Chris was the guest, I knew I needed to watch the KZbin, not just listen - and this was the most calm I’ve ever seen him! I’m so happy to have gotten this tiny peek into the inner workings of Chris Fleming (good name for their next special), I appreciate him so very much. For the past couple of years, if anyone’s inquired about my sexual identity or preference, I’ve said “Chris Fleming”, and I’m so happy to hear Chris’ is ephemeral & undefinable; I feel seen.

[@CarenKH1]

OK, I get anxious about what I write, and I just went & thesaurused “ephemeral” to make sure that it meant what I was envisioning, which is… flowy & ghostlike, you can feel the presence but not see it, and yes, it does mean that, BUT it can also mean “microscopic, infinitesimal”… and, for myself, yep, that tracks.

[@Jasmineee3000]

@@CarenKH1 your reflections in your reply to yourself really made me laugh. In my mind you meant ethereal maybe? I totally agree with you in all that you said, god I love Chris on podcasts. If you haven’t already seen it you should totally go watch him on the So True pod with Caleb Hearon.. I’m not a huge fan of that pod for the most part but the Chris episode is truly a feast, I think you’d really dig it

[@chasedupthesky]

Hearing the doctor joke draft now that Chris has posted the whole bit is so fun omg

[@darkhorse7460]

"You don't really want to strip for your family it's just not where it's at," made my morning.

[@molsondutch93]

Chris is so uniquely hilarious, love him

[@PDXposadas]

So proud to have been a fan since the car rant days, Chris Fleming is a TREASURE

[@DesDiamondS]

Chris is so damn funny and deserves a huge audience. Glad to see him on this pod.

[@halliedillz]

My favorite comedian hands down (sorry Mike!) - Absolutely should be way more popular. A true avant-garde as you say!

[@samanthacarmichael4380]

SICK JAN we don't have to claim a home office if it means we'll both go to jail (for a long time!!!)

[@jadasakura]

Two of my favorite people for over a decade having a conversation! Riffing! Pinch me

[@whitneyvansant5663]

I’m in this part of the vent diagram as well!

[@sonyakokus8661]

I’ve already watched every single thing Chris has seen, my absolute favorite comedian. I’ve also listened to every single episode of working it out and adore Mike so this was a dream come true!

[@keeganeilin8833]

I’ve been waiting my entire life for this collab

[@jadasakura]

SAME

[@Jasmineee3000]

Was Chris chewing went he took a sip while talking about St Vincent? Is that.. boba? In a mug? Man truly has a problem

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

He really should, but I’m thrilled that Peacock picked up his special a few months ago. Hopefully the first of many.

[@heyitsmegn]

im more invested in this supposed fleming x burnham beef than kendrick and drake........

[@Clemonade23BX]

I swear I see dipiglio out of the corner of my eye at night

[@nezbut7]

“Do you picture white jesus?” I am obsessed

[@becky2933]

saw Chris and clicked immediately!!

[@jadasakura]

Me too!

[@jaydock1]

This was the most like casual/straightforward I’ve ever seen Chris! Loved it what a fun combo

[@itme453]

I love Chris so much

[@Jasmineee3000]

I didn’t know Mike had a podcast til I saw Chris put clips on ig - two of my absolute favourite comedians together. I’m so HAPPY

[@AlexM2004AD]

Seriously, Chris Fleming is totally hilarious and needs to be given all the room in the world to rocks us out.

[@snorlaxgender]

Okay but if St. Vincent thinks she was the focal point of that story instead of the TRUE protagonists (Crazy Pete and Kevin McGee) then that's a her problem

[@rumo510]

In the first 30 seconds, recaps an exact replica of a conversation I had with my mom😂 Depression doesn't just magically disappear, mom. God I wish it would, but it doesn't.

[@soph296]

chris isnt religious he’s traumatised why is mike not understanding it

[@gracehotdog6843]

Catholic brain damage

[@jaydock1]

When he said OCD i understood immediately lol

[@alicebroadway696]

Oh lord, I have SCREAM-laughed my way through this. I love love love.

[@Burningheartcelosia]

This is unbelievable! Thank you for having him on

[@midnightshutdown]

can't believe I'm watching mike birbiglia and chris fleming in the same frame. and i had no idea mike was such an insanely good interviewer

[@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams]

It makes me happy what familiar and comfortable rapport they have. Its a treat to see two people you like, liking each other lol

[@cbh4166]

this is such a thoughtful interview

[@cbpd89]

Gayle is still the greatest thing ever put on the Internet.

[@cassieshoemaker4733]

His impression of chris actually made me laugh out loud 😂😂

[@Madzielle]

I'm a new fan! Very excited to see more comedy in the years to come!

[@Tropicallyanxious]

I’ve been watching Chris since his first a few videos of Gayle the whole series is downloaded on my phone whenever I need a good laugh I watch it my favorite comedian❤❤

[@mc9828]

Him mentioning Shrewsbury is low key kind of funny

[@K10House]

When I looked up St. Vincent during this interview, a pic popped up of her standing in front of a Tiffany & Co red carpet banner.

[@hlpagel]

Looooooove Chris!!

[@ShrekGrunge]

The collab we didnt know we needed

[@n.straystars]

so glad to see both of my favs in the same room :,)

[@lucillenumber2]

Just wanted to tell Chris that you are one of my favorite comedians. I've watched your comedy specials, including Gayle. This is the first time I've heard you open up about mental health.I know it's cliche to say but it helped me to hear someone (that I admire) really express their own struggles instead of saying, "I have anxiety" and leaving it at that. We are capable of doing/thinking some weird shit when our mental health is off balance and, I feel, it's helpful to talk about the weird shit.

[@jasonullmer8943]

Chris is one of my faves - thank you for this!!!

[@KEWtie428]

Heyyyy im the one who gave him the fidget cube at the wilbur show!!! So glad he liked it cause i miss that thing

[@brianrainsfordmarshall2692]

Watching Chris feels like seeing something entirely new, like hearing a distorted guitar really pushing the amp for the first time.

[@BrettWhitmarsh]

I have that same shirt, Mike. Every time I see you in a talk show I’m oddly comforted that we have similar style choices

[@iamnotaconcept]

the afterparty being the second location SENT ME into a fit of laughter I cannot describe..... I am going to use this line to get out of going to ANY afterparty from now on aaahahaha

[@drewc9488]

Obsessed with this !!!

[@rubycooper5922]

Brilliant, so excited to see him in manchester soon

[@ShrekGrunge]

Im obsessed with alt cit het comedians obsession with punk rock

[@erinmoore6463]

When he said who do you pray to? I wanted the answer to be DiPiglio so bad.

[@reesespeanutbuttercups7584]

Chris Fleming is like a face-hugger, creep came outta no where and now I can't get away. so fuckin funny

[@TheEloquentEnthusiasm]

I saw Chris at my school across the river from Albany (as a computer science major) and I’m feeling very accurately attacked as a little freak.

[@shellymartin2784]

Finding out y’all are both from Mass makes me so happy

[@fallonwirtz8160]

Yessss! Nobody better than Chris Fleming. I'm so excited for this one.

[@ragebraid]

I love chris so v much

[@PrincessMicrowave]

I love this interview very much, but can everyone please stop asking Chris about his gender and sexual orientation? Isn't that kind of gauche at this point?

[@jaydock1]

Right? Feels like we should just let people bring it up if they want to talk about it

[@cv5953]

Chris dresses like a fortune teller who lives and works in the same hotel room, that's all I need to know

[@mahalat84]

I literally thought "Two in the Pink" was the name of a Nikki Glaser special when I heard Chris say it. Didnt even realize he was joking

[@nikiminaj1714]

Okay. Love the guitar strum transition, appreciated

[@zorantaylor3190]

1:16 Mike turns into a character from Thank Goodness You're Here!

[@zorantaylor3190]

YEW SEMPLY WEWN'T GET ENY TEINIAH!

[@zorantaylor3190]

EYE NEED A TOOP UP OV THE LEADED! YEUS, IT HAPPENED AGAIN!

[@GabilishesBaby]

I’ve absolutely loved Chris since Gayle ❤

[@emilyminniear]

Anyone else been riding for Chris since Gayle came out 10 years ago 😅

[@ColleenRider]

LOVE Chris!!! 🎉 He cancelled his Dallas show a few years ago and I was heartbroken!

[@HotelsoapBand]

Here to support. I missed the Philly show this year but really excited to go back into my room and wait and rot until Chris comes back to my city

[@HotelsoapBand]

Specifically need to mention how he hits the sufjan vein of society, such delicate buffoonery. love u chris

[@jakeydaley]

dreams do come true

[@jadasakura]

Literally

[@RayrayFeelus]

I love the thrusting upon that Chris Fleming likes Bo Burnham…. And the squeal falsetto response

[@lucase.2546]

[Pharrell Williams voice] “This is one of the most impressive interviews I’ve ever experienced.”

[@Tactcat]

love ya chris

[@pattykeough]

DiPigilio still kills me. Everything is you do whackly gold.

[@caret_shell]

KZbin showed me Chris Fleming for the first time this morning - I watched him become the Kwisatz Haderach while pretending to be a woman at Trader Joe's - and I'm very, very impressed.

[@erinmoore6463]

This interview gave me more reason to live Chris. Not least of which is finding out about Best Buddies.

[@caspenbee]

The church absolutely raises you to be OCD! Never heard anyone else share that perspective but it definitely led to me doing compulsive behaviors. Including not talking about certain fears!

[@byefelicia7967]

I love Chris Fleming 🥰

[@sophieb8665]

These are my two favorite comics of all time and I need a moment to recover from the power of this episode 🫡

[@richpeltier9519]

"Do you picture white Jesus when you pray?" is the best question I've ever heard in an interview. Chris reminds me of Blaine Capatch, even though Blaine is from Philly area. Would love to see those two in the same room, bouncing off the walls. Been watching clips of Chris now for a few weeks after seeing him on @fter Midnight. Haven't seen anything but quality comedy. Wait, does Chris play D&D? 🤘🧙‍♂🤘

[@joeyspears6346]

Yeah religious OCD is a very real, common, and often debilitating thing. I agree that many religious upbringings can create OCD thinking patterns and there are studies done on this. It’s not punk rock to be religious lol. We’re evolving as a species and asking more questions and that’s a good thing :)

[@HannahIsisSophie]

This feels kinda intimate.. Did they smooch after this?

[@maxfromNC]

never have i seen somebody understand chris fleming’s whole thing less than mike birbiglia during this interview

[@cyrr1213]

chris is so interesting! love to see him on nmomre podcasts these days

[@tennisCharlzz]

I don't know why Mike gets nervous for interviews. He's so easy to talk to! He puts everyone at ease, it's really quite impressive. You just want to be his best buddy!

[@evekw2448]

Its so odd to see chris semi-serious but i love it