Gary Gulman | Mommy, Look! | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast

[@RaphaelMattos_atCW]

Gary Gulman is to comedy what someone like Federer is to tennis, Zidane to football (soccer), Prost to racing.... It's not about being over the top, impactful or defying taboos, it's about the craft. His material is as smart, insightful and elegant as it can be when it comes to comedy. I think he deserves more recognition, but I'm glad to see he's feeling good about his career and life

[@alexishoyt1632]

I literally smashed the 👍 button before I even started the episode.

[@comedygeek]

Gary Gulman is the absolute best. I love his joke writing, how he is in interviews, and any other form I've seen him. As a stand-up connoisseur for probably 30 years, he's in my Top 3 all-time. (If you're a comedian friend reading this, don't worry, you're definitely also in the Top 3. And Mike! You're of course the other one! There's the 3. Nobody upset at all.)

[@justwritenow.]

Two of my favorite comedians! I highly recommend Gary's book Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s. I loved it! It was funny and heartbreaking and so relatable. I grew up in the '80s in a town a couple over from his hometown (with childhood anxiety and depression issues) and it really resonated with me. It's important to understand we're not alone! Even when we think we are. Thank you Gary and Mike for always making me laugh.

[@gorkmusic]

I can't decide if Gary looks like the newest member of System Of A Down or a self help guru on an infomercial at 3 AM

[@creativechau]

Serj and Gary are both my heroes anyway

[@marknason4572]

What a joy to have these two people talking together! Big fan of Mike's (duh). I've liked Gary Gulman since first discovering him on Last Comic Standing. REALLY started appreciating him once I watched the Great Depresh and read Misfit.

[@Trenchant468]

I love that Gary is wearing his Obama ‘08 tee!

[@Rick-lo3on]

I never knew the singer for System of a Down was as funny as Gary Gulman

[@heyitsmegn]

i revisit gary's first ep on the pod sooo often. i am so happy to see him back!!

[@johnrudolphdrexler]

Watched Gary work out this set a bunch of times at QED. It is really special, and so funny. Highly recommend.

[@FMFM-ew5jb]

Adult friendships are fascinating

[@kevinmccombs3201]

Gulman is the man! Listened to his EP of Pete Holmes YMIW twice. 🤞 He goes on Neal Brennan's Blocks pod to promote his new show. Thanks Mikey

[@cousingreg7480]

Gary Gulman is a national treasure. Amazing comedian and a great person.

[@susankoenig2673]

I’ve never met Mike in person, but meeting Gary was a dream come true. Meeting someone you admire shouldn’t be about what more they can give you, just the joy of admiration and getting the opportunity to tell them thank you for the gift of their comedy. Btw, Gary is the kindest and most genuine sweetheart of a man in person. Thank you both for your work which I believe is grounded in your realness and willingness to be yourselves.

[@callumhitchcockcomedy]

As soon as Mike suggested that Boston documentary I went and watched it and then returned to hear them elaborate on the people who were on the scene at the time. Would recommend.

[@Leviajohnson]

Gary is a life saver ❤

[@J4mieJ]

A guest that donates to GiveWell... even more of a stud than I'd previously realized!

[@cierrablue]

My two favorite comedians. I'm tracking this budding friendship. I'm hoping it works out.

[@kathrynaston6841]

WOW! I listen to ALL of your broadcasts, Mike, and this weeks “ working it out for a cause” was transformative for me. During this past presidential campaign,I heard someone say, “If you want to “help”, Instead of giving money to candidates who do NOT need your money, give it instead to organizations like your local food bank that is operated by volunteers who leverage money by working with local grocery stores getting food at or below cost and actually feeding people. They went on to describe the difference in various organizations, like we are all AWARE of cancer, so maybe consider donating money to the local groups that drive patients to chemotherapy. It’s been milking around in my head how Taylor Swift quietly gave huge amounts of money to every food bank in every city where she performed. Putting the money where it can do the MOST of what you want it to accomplish, whether it is to feed people, support women, save children, improve (fill in the blank).

[@brandonthebass]

17:34 I think more often than not fans are wildly nervous to talk to someone who is so obviously talented. I remember telling a musician I loved the whole reason I left a concert early, and that word salad haunts me to this day.

[@user-tc1fw5ms5s]

I couldn't love this podcast more. Would be fun to see a few episodes unedited. The Pete Holmes ep where he put the unedited version on his made me want to see more

[@HeatherRiley-c7h]

I love Gary Gulman. ❤

[@mikejunior5825]

I think a lot about what Gary is saying about artists struggling with “is it too easy to be good”. I remember seeing a documentary on Dark Side of the Moon and Rodger Waters was talking about how how the lyrics to “Breathe” are so simple that most people would throw them in the trash, but it just works and ends up being brilliant. I really think being a master at something means being confident enough to he simple.

[@karenanderson5218]

Gary, I love you! You are so Ernest, funny and sweet.

[@SeanOConnorComedian]

Gulman is that guy for me that makes me go "why am I even trying to do this?"

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Play 06:53 for yourself again. 😉🥰

[@ThatDudeLou2023]

Comedy in the 80s is kinda like social media now. "They were loud, and they were doing it." Lol

[@katskills66]

Love the facial hair!

[@beewcar]

Is there gonna be video of the newest Bamford episode?

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Love. This.

[@michaeltheman1000]

Birbigs! I loved the pod this week. Is that a birbiglia skateboard on the wall behind Gary? If so how could I get one? I love skating and I love your comedy even more! if it’s possible to obtain that skateboard, that would be a dream come true! Thanks Mike

[@danielmckeon8366]

gary looking like cardinal richelieu

[@joeb588]

Big fan of both Mike and Gary. Always here for a convo between them, and love when they work out bits. Though I do want to say that comparing Gary’s state abbreviations bit to Hasan Minhaj’s lies about specific real people who exist is a bit ridiculous. Gary’s is outrageous and pure comedy and Minhaj has repeatedly exaggerated about real people in serious moments of his standup to the point that it’s really just a lie. Obviously, all premises don’t have to be true in comedy (in fact, they rarely are). However, when it’s played as a dramatic part of a show and you’re making real people sound in a way that is not fair or honest, I think that’s worthy of criticism.

[@ELCONDUCTOR]

20 mins in and I still thought Gary lost an arm 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@truesocialmarketing3073]

I sure hope someone helps Mike out of that well.

[@robertmccauley754]

Went to one of Gary's shows last week and it was the most tedious performance I've sat through. An hour 45 is too long, especially for a one man show.

[@gheller2261]

Interesting. Gary is one of my top 5 favorite comics. My wife and I saw him perform at a venue in Tarrytown, NY around a year or so ago and while he was funny, he also came off as angry with rants on his disdain for Seinfeld and Shark Tank. We left wondering if he was okay and whether he was experiencing a bout of depression.

[@Bilow_Selhi]

Gary Gulman > Hannah Gadsby

[@FallDamage004]

I'm not sure it's a competition...

[@Bilow_Selhi]

@FallDamage004 Competition is embedded in the human condition.

[@FallDamage004]

@@Bilow_Selhi so is malice and jealousy, but neither of those apply here either

[@Bilow_Selhi]

@FallDamage004 So you've made no point whatsoever and my point that Gary Gulman > Hannah Gadbsy stands as strong as ever. Yeah, I just shared an opinion, you didn't have to be so hurt by it. Have a great evening.