Pete Holmes Returns (Again) | The Funniest and Longest Episode Yet | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Mike’s new special, “The Old Man & The Pool” is finally on Netflix and he brings on an all-timer to celebrate. Pete Holmes returns for a third Working it Out, and he and Mike roast each other as hard as only old friends can. Mike and Pete discuss Pete’s new Netflix special “I Am Not For Everyone”, the problem with Micheal Jackson’s nickname “Wacko Jacko,” and what secrets Pete has in store for his next hour of comedy. Plus, Pete literally won’t stop doing impressions: Bill Burr, Jerry Seinfeld, John Mulaney, and of course, Mike.
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Hosted and Produced by Mike Birbiglia
Producers: Peter Salomone and Joseph Birbiglia
Associate Producer: Mabel Lewis
Consulting Producer: Seth Barrish
Assistant Producer: Gary Simons
Video Consultant: Graham Willoughby
Special Thanks: Marissa Hurwitz, Josh Upfal, David Raphael, Nina Cwik, J. Hope Stein, Oona
Music: Jack Antonoff and Bleachers

[@YesLikeTheMermaid]

Really loving this conversation between two golden retrievers.

[@kellyphillips5909]

Two Mr peanut butters

[@Bass.sick.b1tch]

See I was thinking a basset hound and a golden retriever ❤❤❤

[@mindsigh4]

two 💁🏻💨 💁🏻‍♀️💨 hits from the bong

[@kellychristensen4059]

Yes❤❤❤

[@markpierson4612]

Easily one of the best comedy I’ve ever listened to. I literally laughed so hard that I was crying. Two of my two top five comedians talking about the rest. This made my day!

[@mikayocc]

"A cheese pizza that wanted to be a boy" is the funniest thing I've heard.

[@beaker8111]

I saw Pete in a small comedy club in Provo, Utah FOREVER ago and he had a joke that made absolutely no sense that everyone laughed at. I was in the front couple tables and said something like "What?" or "Huh?" and Pete called me out and was like, "See! This guy knows! What I just said made no sense at all!" Then he made fun of me for five straight minutes and had me laughing so hard I could barely breath. Good memories, Pete. Thanks.

[@Seapatico]

"If you're not telling secrets, who cares" is changing my view of life right now.

[@easilystartled2203]

"It's like you can't sell 4 avocados at Whole Foods unless you put em in a bag?" Made me cry laughing.

[@simonmorrison6476]

Bill Burr singing New York, New York is the greatest comedy bit of all time. I did an actual spit take.

[@thatsverycool184]

The only thing better would be watching Bill's reaction to it. 😂

[@luciwaves]

YEEESSSSSS!!!!

[@strikingtwice]

I haven't stopped thinking about Bill Burr's New York, New York since this morning, and I'm worried I may never stop thinking about it.

[@davidsthubbins176]

🤣

[@bardsamok9221]

This is now the only way I hum this tune. Regardless of the tasteless security at Starbucks.

[@strikingtwice]

@@bardsamok9221 DAT DAT DAAADDAAADAT

[@christiananderson6761]

The vapo rub bit was Pete directly channeling Jerry

[@matthewmoore2547]

I love the guitar interludes to highlight poignant moments and break up the conversation. It’s the little touches that make a great production. Two of my favorites - well done!

[@mraduanemc]

It brings me joy any time you two are together, sharing your friendship with us. As a lifelong lover of comedy and a big fan of both of you, this is some of the best shop talk I've seen in a while. Congratulations to both of you on the new specials. Masterful work.

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

I really love your deeply appreciative, mature, supportive comment. That's exactly the admiration these two brilliant comics and storytellers deserve.

[@RustyBlumpkins]

I wish you two were in my family in the holidays. Even your arguments are relaxed.

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

I love Pete Holmes more every time I listen to his podcasts or watch his stand-up. I love Pete's story about being a dad and reflecting on his upbringing. I can relate. I love, "They pay me for the vulnerability hangover." Thank you for including those stories in your standup, Pete. ❤

[@heyelliew]

“We’re all putting on a play during an earthquake. And the best thing we can do is hold hands and go ‘I felt that shock, too.’ I feel it. We’re dancing in a burning house.”

[@k.c.simonsen2]

I know, I almost threw up in my mouth. He thinks he's such a genius, lord Jesus help me.

[@wolfgangwhite]

​@@k.c.simonsen2oh come on find the love in there ;)

[@webkid4567]

​@@k.c.simonsen2 Holy crap he made an analogy wow he's so full of himself what an insufferable douche oh no wait that's you projecting

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

​@@k.c.simonsen2bro mad

[@Beverly7041]

Mike, you have to be so self accepting to have all those burns thrown at you. Even though it’s completely cool and between great friends, I would lose my shit. The two of you are hysterical. ❤😂

[@justinpatire6174]

These two together are just so entertaining emotional and inciteful. I wish they had their own show together.

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Wow, found this new podcast, Thanks to You being on Conan!! 😍

[@JR-rz1br]

That's a normal coffee cup Pete is holding btw.

[@AbyssalMelody]

💀

[@cucamongaduke3600]

“You’re Antman’s before picture.” 😂 💀

[@theMidsizeLebowski]

I will definitely watch every episode you guys do together, please make more!

[@evandercaldwell9993]

The 'Scorpion Wins' joke was good!! 😂

[@nolanthornton9851]

Two of the best ever!!! Why these two don't have a show together baffles the mind. I f#cking love when Mike brings out the NY roast comic in Pete

[@sritter66]

Watched Pete Holmes' special on Netflix tonight and it was hilarious! Thanks for doing this interview. There is so much content that I might have missed it otherwise. 🙂

[@80AD]

Two incredible dudes... thanks for sharing this discussion with the world.

[@adamnienke3633]

That Bill Burr section killed me. So funny.

[@amoneydtc]

Every moment of this podcast is glorious 😂👏🙏

[@RobBarrettgolfs]

I love this podcast show and how there is no commercials

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

I love the "Bill Burr on his sock" joke. 😂 Be undeniable is great advice!

[@machpe]

I don't think there could have been a more perfect podcast than Working It Out for me, it scratches the "science of comedy" itch so good

[@HelloMyNamesMichael]

Man, I remembering discovering Birbiglia for the first time well over a decade ago during the Moth years and I quickly became obsessed with anything and everything he does. And now he’s a legend in the business. So cool seeing him kill it year after year, special after special.

[@BryceEdwardBrown]

Seeing them critique each other's jokes in real time was so nice to watch, love seeing that kind of collaboration

[@jeremyloomis9839]

The burn about seeing ghosts was a phenomenal roast

[@marcor8311]

"Scorpion wins...fatality" was a legit burst out loud laugh

[@kirstennielsen5832]

My husband and I reference “battery sex chips” almost daily. TY

[@josef2012]

Old Granny Pete panicking about death by scorpion bite 😂🦂

[@Myrzghe]

I almost forgot that some comedians can have a conversation like this. "the other ones" have really soured me on standup comedians, especially the podcasting ones. So I needed this, thank you 👍

[@Eden_Rivers]

I remember Pete coming on to one of your online shows and just totally changing the energy. He came in, started making fun of your outfit and that was it ... Absolutely hysterical in the way he's always trolling you.

[@rottenhead8385]

not a toxic friendship vibe..?

[@billybaumann4445]

As a dad who's 46, the stuff about being a Dad at the end was so on the nose for me. So good.

[@tangibleterror2421]

"the VCR makes you freeze" lol 😂

[@semiote]

Great conversation, guys. Love you both!

[@theoppressionchamber5814]

that jim carry burn was gold gold gold

[@fahlmancomputing8628]

Have you ever done a stroll? 🤣🤣🤣 Sick burn!

[@karenmcbrine1774]

Mike, I just discovered your podcast after your appearance on Smartless. The set up about you being with other dads did not make me laugh, but when you said nah, I'm cool, I laughed hysterically! So glad I discovered you

[@brandonthebass]

Haha, Pete doing New York, New York. 😂😂😂😂

[@bossHogOG]

My period was late. Thanks, guys.

[@gdn86]

"you look like you're from a planet with no sun". is a brilliant insult.

[@jotzu9055]

that was awful, are they really friends? Mike seems uncomfortable to me

[@gdn86]

@@jotzu9055 You should find yourself a friend as good as they seem to be. This is just a healthy relationship.

[@suzys735]

I love the both of you ❤

[@Beastw1ck]

“You don’t end a joke you fade out” 😂

[@Amy-kr4tc]

Going on Birbigs w a Kimmel zip up…. Strong move Pete!

[@voice_of_a_little_lady]

I love most comedians because they are some of the most insightful, imaginative, and witty individuals on this planet. You're looking at two examples.

[@Amy-kr4tc]

Holy shit at the impression!! Yea … I’m late to finding this…I’m catching up!

[@SanMarin0]

I never knew two dudes could have such good chemistry.

[@simonfea2]

Birbigs is ADORABLE!

[@luciwaves]

That was SSSOOOOOOOO good, you guys are the best!

[@therealunicornselene]

Sometimes an apology from a parent hurts more than not getting one.

[@peterlucier1813]

I’m so glad I stayed to the end. Pete Holmes is really getting to some great levels in his stuff and the show was so thoughtful and lovely, BUT the biggest small was for Homeboy industries and Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ. Read “Tattoos on the Heart” it’s incredible.

[@Jephre87]

The amount of Massachusetts love in this episode. Like I’m insulting the absolute shit out of you, while also giving you the worlds greatest hug. That’s Massachusetts. “I love ya, ya fuckn cauksukin retahd”

[@lewn3495]

I had no idea about your podcast Mike! Best find ever

[@Pajamaking618]

Wow! I can't believe I'm so late to this podcast. This is an incredibly deep conversation

[@AndyH3000]

"Look for the love" is such a golden nugget, I really try to live my life and interact with people with that idea at my core, though I never put words to it

[@chimchimcharoo56]

i love how hard pete laughs at his own jokes.

[@donharalson8880]

Congrats guys, my new poscaat now

[@pkilla2857]

No lie when I first heard Pete on a podcast I thought it was Mike. Lol love both y’alls style! Like you two with Fred Armisen would be an insane trio discussion.

[@ValerieCH1]

Pete's new special is fantastic.

[@blahblahblahEMILY]

just a sweet conversation between two sweet boys

[@ChaseMyska]

"Make me wanna choke up" went completely unnoticed. But I appreciated it

[@LaurenChurch]

Pete looks like his hands are GIGANTIC with that tiny coffee

[@Grt120453]

Dancing in a burning house ….loved that

[@jah_loves]

I love Pete Holmes soooo much. I’ve watched his special twice now & am wondering if I keep up that pace, does that count for more views?

[@LegNine]

59:26 Jokes In General is the nonexistent comedy podcast I’d sub to in heartbeat. Tagline: “The JIG is up, standing.” Both a play on “the jig is up”, “the joke’s over”, etc. and the fact that it’s a podcast about *stand up*. By episode seven, it’d just be “upstanding”, but it’d still work.

[@davidsthubbins176]

I would LOVE to see Pete and Joe DeRosa doing "New Material Seinfeld" with Jerry on Comedians In Cars.

[@ThePersistentRumor]

This is the second episode I've watched. The first was Jimmy Carr. This is truly beautiful to me. I've had the pleasure and benefit of being able to be open with my male friends for my whole life. I've never understood when people say men don't communicate. Thank you for being a wonderful example of how men bond. As a bonus, it's all really funny, as anything coming from Mike would be. :-D

[@littlerp2]

I'll be over hear thinking about Pete crying to Ultralight Beam every time for the next few days if anyone needs me

[@Ragnir13411]

I love the scorpion story, it made me think of Bert Kreischer with his story of robbing the train like hooked on phonics with broken russian lol.

[@aaronkozbial]

This is what hanging with comedian friends is all about.

[@BukowskiQuotes]

Everything Pete says about Mike’s looks could also be said about Pete.

[@Christian-P.O.V]

Pete’s scorpion bit sounds like it could be a stretched to a half hour of hilarity

[@stuffwarrensez]

Pete’s bit about a guy named Pierce asking his friend to get beers has lived rent free in my head for years.

[@timmayhew7548]

Mike just proved that there is flight, fight, freeze, and now podcast for an hour and then hit back. Maybe we call that one the Castanza 😂

[@negative_charisma]

Wait.....what happened to recording inside of an Oona Pillow Fort?

[@sean78745]

7:35 lmao Pete kills me

[@JoshLange3D]

Nobody wants you to quote or take life advice from him more than Pete Holmes--not by a long shot. So delightfully silly though. "Scorpion Wins" in the right rooms is a closer. Just needs to add "the video game" before Mortal Kombat to bridge the gap.

[@kmmk292929]

The more I look at Pete Holmes face....the more I feel like he could've played one of Tim Allen's sons on Home Improvement

[@kylearmstrong21]

My two favorite friends who are the funniest people ever ❤😂

[@kribke]

That wasn't Dennis Miller, that was a perfect Paul Lynde 25:53

[@rottenhead8385]

Yes. Right on.

[@quebecker3799]

PETE HOMES --- THE KING OF 25 WORDS OR LESS!!!

[@19captainmorgan96]

Shit talking Pete is rare but definitely my favorite

[@WardWyatt]

Is that a 1 ounce to-go coffee cup?!

[@johng.4711]

No. Pete is 12 feet tall.

[@Adam-kn3tv]

For espresso, cortado, or traditional macchiato. Probably a 4 to 6 oz cup. Totally normal and offered at most quality coffee shops.

[@donharalson8880]

You should have a sleepover, in sleeping bags in a tent in the yard, with shadow puppets and s'mores. I want to camp with you guys, I'll bring dominoes and beer

[@BarryMcColeman]

After the bug bite I thought when he woke up his wife, she was going to be excited because he might get superpowers.

[@christiananderson6761]

50:13 I laughed so fucking hard

[@NamaHenderson]

Birbiglia, Chapelle, and Jerrod!

[@SemiPerfectDark]

How am I just learning that this podcast exists???

[@jettnorr]

1:06:03

[@SemiPerfectDark]

These two are talking about Dennis Miller and Martin Short and they are in awe, and yet I find these two funnier

[@dionarlyn]

Holy F the Jim Carey quip killed me.

[@dmperc]

Best episode ever!

[@D_inspirationzone]

This was so good

[@lisahickenbottom3239]

I've gone to 38.28 about 75 times. THIS is one of the gigantic reasons I absolutely adore Pete. *sigh*

[@throttlecurious]

Great podcast for any stand up nerds out there

[@done.is.better.than.perfect]

great pod

[@berger_ball]

Funny thing is, that's actually a normal size coffee cup Pete's holding

[@kolpik3708]

I had a similar experience to Pete's scorpion story. I don't often tell people about the time I was bit by a black widow spider because it's kind of a boring story, and it makes me look like an idiot. I rushed to the hospital, parked my car right in front of the ER entrance, and ran inside screaming like a raving lunatic; certain I was going to drop dead at any moment. As it turns out, I didn't need an antivenom shot because black widow bites aren't a big deal for a fit nineteen-year-old kid with no underlying health issues. The most "exciting" parts of the story are that I nearly got a ticket for blocking the ER entrance and an old man in the waiting room with a knot on his head the size of Shaquille O'Neal's fist called me a dumb^ss.