Michael Che | An Amateur Therapy Session | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Mike Birbiglia
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Chapters & Sections (132)

00:00 Effective Communication in Relationships and Work chapter 3
00:00 Finding Confidence in Natural Abilities
00:30 Defending a Colleague from Slanderous Accusations
01:06 Etiquette in Relationships and Social Interactions
01:43 Overexposure Fears in Comedy and Podcasting chapter 1
01:43 Overexposure Fears in Comedy and Podcasting
03:19 Revival of Live Comedy Venues and Bar Shows chapter
04:22 Breaking into the Writing Industry chapter 3
04:22 Career Breakthroughs and Guest Writing Opportunities
04:50 Guest Writing Experience on TV Program
05:20 Failed Romantic Comedy Film Project Discussion
05:53 Evolution of a Comedy Writing Career chapter 2
05:53 The Evolution of a Successful Comedy Show
06:35 Challenges of Writing and Performing Comedy Jokes
07:30 The Art of Delivering Live Comedy Jokes chapter 3
07:30 Crafting Comedy with Rhythm and Timing
07:54 Challenges of Reading from Cards in Comedy
08:19 Developing a Comedic Partnership and Chemistry
08:42 Finding Authenticity in Comedy Performance chapter 2
08:42 The Importance of Self-Acceptance in Comedy
09:12 Finding Natural Approach to Success in Business
09:59 Challenges of Maintaining a Successful TV Show chapter 3
09:59 Challenges of High-Profile Cast Member Departures
10:30 Early Years of Struggling in a New Role
10:58 Improvisational Comedy Techniques and Rhythm
11:30 Crafting Humor and Original Joke Structures chapter 3
11:30 Creating a Sense of Intimacy in Comedy
11:53 Comedy Show Scrutiny in the Age of Social Media
12:57 Improvisation and Audience Reaction to Bad Jokes
13:38 Navigating Audience Expectations in Comedy chapter 4
13:38 Blindfolded Improvisation Game Experience
14:04 The Art of Joke Reconfiguration and Timing
14:31 Audience Expectations and Laughter Judgement
14:52 Corporate Event Comedy and Social Tension
15:08 Setting the Stage for Humor and Audience Connection chapter
16:22 The Importance of Personal Humor in Comedy chapter 3
16:22 Standup Comedy and Audience Feedback Loop
16:44 The Importance of Personal Humor in Comedy
17:47 Crafting Jokes and Anticipating Audience Reactions
18:19 Pranks and Improvisation in Comedy Writing chapter 2
18:19 Pranks and Improvisation in Comedy Writing
19:26 Humor and Audience Reactions in Comedy
19:54 Psychological Motivations for Staying in Uncomfortable Situations chapter 3
19:54 The Psychology of Social Media Misconceptions
20:27 Anxiety and Expectations Around Family Obligations
20:59 The Motivation Behind Taking Unwanted Action
21:18 The Challenges of Working in Comedy chapter 2
21:18 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Pressure to Succeed
22:14 The Challenges of Creating Live Comedy
22:54 The Cyclical Nature of Creative Projects chapter 3
22:54 The Value of Limited Time Opportunities
23:21 The Challenges of Performing Standup Comedy
23:51 The Cyclical Nature of Excitement and Nostalgia
24:20 Amateur Therapy as a Potential New Business chapter
25:52 Eddie Murphy's Life and Career Exposed chapter 2
25:52 Evaluating a Documentary about Eddie
26:26 Celebrity Lifestyle and Humble Beginnings
26:59 Comparing Eddie's Comedy Talent to Michael Jordan chapter 2
26:59 Comparing Michael Jordan and LeBron James
27:46 The Evolution of Saturday Night Live
28:45 The Challenges of Tour Life and Social Pressures chapter
30:11 Unconventional Gift Giving and Friendship chapter 3
30:11 Impersonating a Friend's Style and Gift-Giving
30:44 Memories of Shared Travel Experiences
31:08 Unconventional Australian Vacation Experience
31:58 Growing Up with Different Socioeconomic Backgrounds chapter 3
31:58 Growing Up in Different Socioeconomic Environments
32:45 Jerry Seinfeld's Post-Show School Visit Experience
33:11 Early 2000s Street Wear Entrepreneurship Experiences
34:01 Meeting Tommy Hilfiger and Early Career Opportunities chapter 2
34:01 Meeting Tommy Hilfiger Through Artistic Connection
34:43 First Job Experience and Workplace Culture
35:35 Transitioning from Corporate to Creative Career chapter 2
35:35 Leaving a Job for Remote Work Comfort
36:31 Discovering One's Natural Talent and Creative Expression
37:13 First Open Mic Experience and Comedy Career chapter 2
37:13 The Experience of Performing Standup Comedy
37:46 Early Days of Stand-Up Comedy Career
38:26 The Importance of Live Performance Experience chapter 2
38:26 Importance of Practical Experience in Comedy
39:04 The Dangers of Over-Sharing Comedy Material
39:53 The Pressure to Constantly Produce Content chapter 3
39:53 The Importance of Quality Over Quantity in Comedy
40:25 Pressure to Constantly Produce Creative Content
40:49 Crafting a Comedian's Stage Persona
41:32 Anxiety and Self-Doubt in Creative Careers chapter 3
41:32 Overthinking Career Choices and Anxiety
42:23 Challenges of Creating Personal Comedy Sketches
42:49 Creating Personal and Humorous TV Show Content
43:19 Authenticity in Comedy and Honesty in Performance chapter 2
43:19 Comedy Ethics and Personal Accountability
43:59 Authenticity in Comedy and Communication
44:40 Misconceptions about Welfare and Government Assistance chapter 2
44:40 Changing Liberal Perspective on Politics
45:34 Misconceptions about Welfare Recipients
46:10 Perceptions of Welfare Programs and Social Inequality chapter 3
46:10 Perceptions of Welfare Programs and Their Impact
46:50 Social Comparison and Envy of Perfect Lives
47:22 Social Media's Impact on Envy and Comparison
47:59 Comparing Fame and Celebrity Life Expectations chapter 1
47:59 Comparing Fame and Celebrity Life Expectations
49:38 Obsessive Focus on Attractive Women in Media chapter 2
49:38 Obsession with Attractive Women in Everyday Life
50:30 Racial Stereotypes in Comedy and Cultural Context
51:25 The Power and Problem of Derogatory Language chapter
52:48 Censorship and Hypocrisy in Language chapter 3
52:48 Channeling Audience Discomfort through Performance
53:38 The Evolution of Taboo Words in Language
54:06 Hypocrisy in Racial Language and Cultural Celebration
55:06 Criticizing Historical Month Celebrations and Reparations chapter 2
55:06 Racial Double Standards and Historical Accountability
55:31 Criticizing American History and Cultural Hypocrisy
56:17 Comparing Religions and Humor in Jokes chapter 2
56:17 Humor and the Power of Jokes
57:14 Questioning the Nature of God and Faith
57:52 The True Meaning of Modern Holidays chapter 3
57:52 Criticizing American Holidays and Cultural Significance
58:19 Rethinking the Purpose of Traditional Holidays
59:03 Rethinking Historical Celebrations and Traditions
59:29 Humor in Parent-Child Interactions and Games chapter 2
59:29 Parenting Humor and Family Game Night
01:00:04 Evaluating Artistic Skill through Drawing Techniques
01:00:45 Finding a Balance in Drinking Habits chapter 2
01:00:45 Finding a Balance in Drinking Habits
01:01:35 Alcohol Consumption Habits and Decision Making
01:02:31 Alcohol Consumption Limits and Personal Tolerance chapter 2
01:02:31 Alcohol Consumption and Dependency Thresholds
01:03:09 Alcohol Tolerance and Drinking Habits
01:03:56 Alcohol Tolerance and Drinking Habits Discussed chapter 3
01:03:56 Alcohol Tolerance and Drinking Habits
01:04:53 Supporting Mental Health Organizations
01:05:20 Philanthropy and Giving Back to the Community

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