Guest Host Mike Birbiglia on Hosting Kimmel, Mother’s Day & Celebrities Read Texts from Their Moms!

Mike Birbiglia joins us for his last night guest hosting for Jimmy while he is out with COVID, and he talks about Guillermo’s Mother’s Day plans, a tweet he got from Jimmy’s mom Joan Kimmel, Mike’s mom Mary Jean Birbiglia joins via video chat, and in honor of Mother’s Day we asked some celebrities to share some of the most delightful texts they’ve received from the women who brought them into this world.
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[@fdrstan]

Mike is an absolute natural in the late night atmosphere. He needs his own show so we can explore this fully.

[@AGentlRose]

Well word on the street is James Corden's spot might be available. Although personally I prefer Craig Ferguson who had The Late Late Show before Corden. But since the late night show hosts are a relatively small group.

[@co7314]

Just what we needed, another white male late night host.

[@ringmikey]

I think he’s quite annoying

[@livewiiiiire]

Agreed, he would be a great fit to fill the void Conan left. Or, even better, he can replace Fallon. There can only be one Jimmy

[@infectiontag1328]

@@co7314 being a person of color doesn’t automatically make you funny. also, no one’s stopping a funny POC from hosting anything

[@NewMessage]

Hey CBS.. this is the best audition for the new he Late Late Show host you're ever gonna see. Call him!

[@JM-wu8bh]

Agree! Corden has one year left, and Birbiglia would be a great replacement.

[@sahandn9]

Bring Craig Ferguson and Geoff back!

[@mikeolson6749]

He’s a Conan guy so we won’t see him on NBC that’s for sure

[@ezioaltairac]

@@sahandn9 Geoff (Josh Robert Thompson) is openly auditioning for the job.

[@hanagueen5535]

Mike is fine, but Jimmy and Mike are very different. No one can replace Jimmy. Jimmy is a unique genius. Jimmy is very smart. The audience is a little emotional. But the statistics of video views and comment showed the truth. This is the first time that Jimmy's monologue has been viewed less than a million times. Mike's statistics are very low and have no quality. I hope Jimmy comes back soon❤💜👍😍🌺

[@ScoopaCoop]

“It’s a hard job” 😂 mama birbiglia is precious

[@janied1007]

Honest and unpretentious. Not a fan of Mothers Day. Love it! I’m with her on that point!

[@miguelmacias8177]

She doesn't want Mike to get a big head.

[@deansaddictions]

I've been a HUGE Birbiglia fan for years and this is so wonderful to see!!! Happy for you Mike!

[@CincyPharmer]

Definitely sooooo fun!!!

[@michaelhughes9553]

I loved Mike this week. He needs his own show

[@nicolepsy]

Well Corden is leaving, so...

[@sethborne]

He needs this show.

[@zelmoziggy]

@@sethborne But he doesn't deserve this show.

[@sethborne]

@@zelmoziggy are you talking about Kimmel now?

[@zelmoziggy]

@@sethborne No. Birbiglia.

[@baraknachmias6461]

Give Birbiglia a show! The guy's great!

[@MothGirl007]

He's doing an awesome job!

[@neilbradley]

6:33 - "It must've been a slow week." LOL! Mom totally kept him in his place. ;-)

[@2Churros]

Hopefully they will have mike back more often to host when he can

[@spankywzl]

Birbigs for the win!! Mike Birbiglia is quite possibly the nicest guy to ever hold a mic and make you laugh. Please check out his stand up specials, Thank God for Jokes, and The New One, and get to know his hilarious everyman stories. I know I'm not the only one delighted to see him reach a larger audience, and killing it as a stand in for Jimmy this week.

[@wait...what...]

I love it! Loved the throw back bit he did earlier this week about Joey Bag 'O Donuts. Had me rollin'!!

[@janlam01]

I like it when they post the monologue on KZbin before the actual airtime on television. (I'm in eastern time)

[@Gfp1995]

Don't watch it?

[@janlam01]

@@Gfp1995 I never watch any of the late night talkshows (not just this one) on TV. Only online.

[@Gfp1995]

@@janlam01 OH MY BAD I THOUGHT YOU WERE SAYING YOU DIDN'T LIKE IT BECAUSE YOU PREFER WATCHING IT ON TV!!! My bad 😭 same here!

[@johnlove8752]

You’ve got a great mom! Your very lucky to still have her in your life! There are so many of us that unfortunately that our mother has passed on! So thanks for sharing yours with all of America! Last week I did not know you, now I’m a fan and will try and see one of your shows! Your a very funny man and extremely qualified to replace Jimmy and in my opinion are better than some of the regulars on the east coast night time shows. Bravo young man!

[@wait...what...]

He's great. My Secret Public Journal is hysterical!!

[@Hygge4all]

Loved you Mike these past few nights and thanks for bringing your Mom on the show - hysterical!!!

[@margaretrivas940]

He was really funny! Enjoyed the show.

[@julielevasseur7391]

Mike Birbiglia has a unique way about him. Like a likeable vulnerability that's really fun.

[@mollycornelisse6869]

You are doing a great job filling in Mike! Always have liked you. Molly!:)

[@marvinmartion1178]

I've said it before but Mike needs his own show! Come on networks! Make it happen!

[@kimclarke5018]

Mike great job. Killing it.

[@GreenEyedMel]

Mike Birbiglia's The New One was on Broadway... so yeah, he can handle it even if it isn't his normal format. Watch it on Netflix, it's a wonderful, funny, story that is honest and smart, just like all his work.

[@AnManHydro]

Nrrrkkknnnnn

[@sbroggie]

Birbig is awesome

[@thomasdeas1941]

Mom's better.

[@chrisrw8939]

So adorable! Happy Mother’s Day everyone! 💕🙌

[@istdochallesegal3427]

Great job this week, Mike! That said, let tonight be your lesson: you stop by Jimmy's AFTER you deliver the monologue!

[@kab2599]

Mike B can most definitely host his own talk show ❣️ What a great job 👏🤘❤️

[@munirrahman]

Thanks Jimmy, for bringing in Mike B.

[@mikelytou]

Thanks for a fun week mike, well done!

[@ManivanAdventures]

Love Mike Birbiglia! Would be amazing to see him host a late night show in the future! So good!

[@lorrainemarczak5930]

Hope you feel better soon Jimmy. We miss you!!!

[@23Feanor]

Mike B has been great. I don't often like the stand-in people but he's been fun and engaging

[@rudranauth.persaud6248]

Fantastic job Mike!

[@-valkyrie-00]

Jimmy is a genius bringing Mike on. I feel like he would be a good replacement for James Corden.

[@Gfp1995]

Or Jimmy

[@marvinmartion1178]

Yes!!!!!!

[@lieslvista]

I didn’t know who Mike was but I’ve been enjoying him this week. I found some of his stand up on Netflix last night… SO GOOD!!! I’m now a huge fan! 🙌🏻💛

[@lorraineedmond5921]

Try his podcast, It’s a favorite of mine 😊

[@yallaresheeps3440]

Wow Mike is not actually bad. I actually stayed for the whole monologues during the past days. Would love to see him subbing whenever Jimmy catches something lol.

[@blairhayden8955]

Well done Mike.

[@sdbelland]

I think he's doing a great job 😊

[@BlackVultureX]

Ok I’m gonna watch all this guys specials. He def needs a show. 👏 well done.

[@Paineinyourblank]

So Glad Mike is getting showcased like this. Was expecting it to be just one hosting night. His standup is some of my favorite. "What I should have said was nothing" is prob my fav

[@A.Radwick]

This has been great. He sound so much like Jimmy too. He's not quite as precise in the delivery, but the jokes seem to hit slightly harder. Really good call here on the replacement.

[@dark_neverland]

The impreciseness you mentioned is part of his way of telling jokes though

[@robtheschwap4524]

He’s a very strong comedian

[@heatherdowhaluk2128]

His got his moms smile 😊

[@papankunci]

Birbiglia is such a GREAT Host!

[@melissaweyrick5311]

Mike is a Sweetie.

[@jayjustvideos5062]

He is doing a great job.

[@carylchamberlain8681]

Really enjoyed Mike. If he had his own talk show I would watch it

[@TheFatblob25]

I love Mike Birbiglebug... & I find it weird having him re-tell set jokes from 15 years back.

[@LakeFX]

And the entire Bahooski family.

[@TheFatblob25]

@@LakeFX hahaha... Exactly.

[@Jay16Mar]

Mike is one of my favorite comedians. He should take over for James Corden.

[@williambowling9990]

Man, Mike needs his own late night show. He's a great host!

[@janetttyminski7295]

What do you people mean that you don’t know the unique & delightful comedy of Mike Birbiglia? Where have you been for the past ten years? Sleepwalk With Me came out in 2012. My Girl Friend’s Boyfriend in 2013. The New One on Netflix now is my favorite! 🥰Mike, Jen & Oona.

[@mikelytou]

You know...it's an international audience here on KZbin. Standup comedians are usually not an international thing.

[@jennifermunoz9758]

He and his mom have the same great smile, I love it! ❤️

[@rachelcarson7119]

“Two things people throughout history have had in common are hatred and humour. I am proud that I have been able to use humour to lessen people's hatred.” -Richard Pryor

[@jeremybow604]

You made me smile with that quote.

[@allaboutmd]

I watch JKL all the time, but haven’t laughed this hard while watching for a long time… maybe ever.

[@stevencuevas3563]

Birbiglia is what America needs

[@t1et1etony78]

his mom is adorable ❤️❤️🌹 happy moms day to all moms 🙏🏻

[@moonstoneway2694]

Good job Mike! I only knew you from Billions. Nice surprise you're also a comedian.

[@irtwofour]

Love Mike and his family stories

[@lorraineedmond5921]

Mike did a great job, and on extremely short notice. I really like his vibe and his sense of humor

[@JM-wu8bh]

I think I met Mike Birbiglia once when he was out on a nighttime walk. JK! Watch, "Sleepwalk With Me." Great stuff.

[@leannimuramura4164]

The talk show host we need.

[@robertneselic6805]

Mike! Love this!

[@grumpydave7329]

"My brother Joe..." HEY! It's Joey "Bag o' doughnuts"!

[@dakah11]

I love his comedy, so glad to see him doing this for Jimmy.

[@teresarollins116]

So cute. Great wit.

[@dennisp3314]

Good Job Mike

[@jasonbeaudry489]

He's a natural.

[@nipslipee]

Is that Joey bag a donuts brother? Man he is going places

[@marierosario2773]

I enjoyed this !

[@visariosorino8034]

Love you Jimmy Kimmel, your show is terrific. Best talk show on the air right now. You rock Jimmy. We all miss you Jimmy.😇🤗😉❤💙

[@sps6374]

How delightfully awkward is it that the whole call went on without “love” ever being pronounced… “I appreciate you” 😂 I feel you, that four letter word is not an easy one !

[@audbertovelez130]

Hey!! Mike, really really nail it.. dude, you are amazing and cool dude.. love your energy!! My blessings and Jimmy and wife,, get well soon guys!! Love you all💖💖💖💖🙏😎👍✌️

[@allenhill116]

Mike is awesome! Huge fan of his after this week. I always wonder though what it would be like if Jimmy left Guillermo in charge of the show when he’s out😂. I feel like Guillermo hosting the show would be pure comedic gold🤣

[@RogerPeet]

He should be considered for Jimmy's permanent substitute.

[@mannycepeda2019]

A soft launch for Mike taking over for James Corden

[@Dog_gone_it]

some one give this man a damn show

[@WaywardVet]

Thanks for helping out, and I'm 100% behind he owes you a favor now.

[@audbertovelez130]

Happy mothers day to all you guys moms,🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@guitaristAustin]

Happy Cinco, Guillermo.

[@NewMessage]

H * nods knowingly at Mike's mom, then does the secret hand signal *

[@MariaGonzalez-ht1sd]

Good lack Mike. I enjoyed watching you this week. I think you’re good comedian. 👏👏👏👏

[@tylerhackner9731]

Yesss

[@lisabishop6266]

Omg, I love his mom! That's how I feel about mother's day too lol

[@angelariebli4843]

Birbigs needs his own show. Full stop.

[@BoogerDad]

The way Lou pronounces every single syllable in Birbiglia, is so intense satisfying.

[@timbassford2736]

never heard of mike bigedabagadia but hes doing a great job

[@anthill7334]

YEAH!

[@lillia2479]

Why does Eric Andre sound like Jimmy? 😆 🤣 😂

[@sunshine3914]

Kinda looked like him too! I had to look him up to make sure he wasn’t a figment of the writers’ imagination.

[@lillia2479]

@@sunshine3914 So was he real? 😆 🤣 😂

[@robin31165]

Mike’s mom is the quintessential ‘everymom’ ❤️

[@shannonsaunders547]

I agree with her😃👍🏼

[@wendydevereaux4282]

Great fax!

[@Tadicuslegion78]

James Corden is living, maybe we can get Mike to take over and have a show host who isn't a fake nice guy like him or Fallon...or Ellen for that matter

[@tosvus]

I think you meant LEAVING but yeah some of the people doing talk shows are pretty fake

[@PuadafaProductions]

U look great mike.

[@chrisscornerx3]

I would like to see him take over when Jimmy retires

[@chrisscornerx3]

He's a natural

[@jamiemacdonald436]

Great job this week Mike! CBS should consider him to replace James Corden when he leaves next year.

[@SonyEnthusiast]

I remember him!

[@lindagnat-mullin8108]

This is a Mom who thinks you've done great! 🌟

[@Russtopia]

This was great. Like when John Oliver had to fill in for Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. It's fun to see someone get a chance to shine in a role that turns out to fit them so well.

[@xdeonyx1]

oh my lawrd! ahaha! she just woke up from a nap before going on national TV. i want that level of zero fu€ks given at ANY point in my life!! 🤣😂

[@Biotoze]

Looking forward to The Comedian staring Mike Birbiglia

[@guitaristAustin]

As a rural Oregonian I understood the butt joke and I thank him for clarifying the southern nature of its origination.

[@dianer8004]

Can he take over for James Corden please? (He sounds like Dax Shepherd!)

[@elysefairchild5111]

Put Mike in for Corden!!!!!!!

[@livewiiiiire]

I'm starting to prefer Mike Birbiglia as the host haha I will be sad to see him go, he is such a great talent and comic

[@nicolepsy]

Birbigs is killing it this week but Mom Birbigs is the highlight!

[@karinays6620]

😂😂❤❤❤