Chris Distefano | Crowd Work With The Mob | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

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This week Mike welcomes Comedy Cellar friend and comedy star Chris Distefano. Chris shares important lessons in failure: how a bad set got him booked on Letterman, and the advice his wife gave him about not listening to studio executives. Mike and Chris also dissect Chris’s famous 9/11 story, and why Chris’ “worst gig” story involves an actual knife at his throat.
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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

Пікірлер: 74

  • @coop1247
    @coop12473 ай бұрын

    I don't know if I've ever seen Chrissy be this serious on a pod, loved hearing all of this genuine conversation.

  • @kolpik3708
    @kolpik37084 ай бұрын

    "Control your effort" really is some good advice.

  • @rawdaaljawhary4174

    @rawdaaljawhary4174

    4 ай бұрын

    Dr. Chrissy D rules! I'm a big fan. His humor can always lift me out of a bad spot. ❤😊Lots of love for him, and I'm so happy for his success.

  • @cedarandsound
    @cedarandsound4 ай бұрын

    I've never seen Distefano's comedy before, but I might check it out now, he's a funny nice guy.

  • @MarkK-ne9fs

    @MarkK-ne9fs

    3 ай бұрын

    Duh welcome to the chaos

  • @jw70467

    @jw70467

    3 ай бұрын

    He’s genuinely funny and a seems a good person. Check out his 9/11 story and also Christories are pretty funny. His podcast is above average overall, and like all of the really good comedy pods, there are a few misses and some real slam dunks.

  • @MrsParksIsInTheHouse

    @MrsParksIsInTheHouse

    3 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the CHAOS! I’m actually jealous that you are just about to discover DAYS of funny!! 😂😂😂 ENJOY!!

  • @paulferranti8536

    @paulferranti8536

    3 ай бұрын

    Hes very funny…..and I’m a tough critic

  • @glom9995

    @glom9995

    3 ай бұрын

    Check him out bro

  • @Leviajohnson
    @Leviajohnson4 ай бұрын

    Chrissy Chaos and Mike Bahooski. What a combo I never would have imagined

  • @Recoveringdadpodcast
    @Recoveringdadpodcast4 ай бұрын

    Chrissy is the best. He seems like a great dad who cares and puts the work into his family.

  • @zenclover8468
    @zenclover84683 ай бұрын

    seen a lot of chris's stuff. This was easily one of his best podcasts, and i say that with the utmost respect for him. He's way funnier than where he was like 5 years ago.

  • @DeanDavisMarketing
    @DeanDavisMarketing20 күн бұрын

    This Chris guy seems like the most likable person. A dude like this makes cool friends seem worth scouring high a low for.

  • @rd0dave
    @rd0dave3 ай бұрын

    My god brother can tell a story. I was pulled in the entire hour.

  • @geek-morgue
    @geek-morgue3 ай бұрын

    This is hands-down, one of my most favourite Chrissy D podcast episodes of all time, on anything.

  • @richsackett3423
    @richsackett34234 ай бұрын

    Home run, Mike.

  • @skiddlybatch
    @skiddlybatch4 ай бұрын

    This is one of my favourite episodes of the pod. GREAT chat. Chrissy chaos, baby!

  • @rawdaaljawhary4174
    @rawdaaljawhary41744 ай бұрын

    "I judge people by how they fail." - Dr. Chrissy D. He's the best! I LOVE his 9/11 story.

  • @thismothafuckasaid7304

    @thismothafuckasaid7304

    3 ай бұрын

    Not his quote, it's on walls of Planet Fitness gyms (or 24 Fitness? Forget which chain gym). Its old & popular quote from famous philosopher

  • @wachinpntdry.
    @wachinpntdry.4 ай бұрын

    "right.... right, you should go to the ACTUAL gym though" 🤣

  • @xburtonboardnx
    @xburtonboardnx3 ай бұрын

    I've watched HOURS and HOURS of Chrissy pods, and this was by far one of my favorites. Getting down to brass tacks - genuine - no character impressions or "need" to be funny. Thanks Mike!

  • @michaelgaskell6398
    @michaelgaskell63983 ай бұрын

    Dude distefano might be the literal most likeable guy on the face of the earth. I'm starting to get burnt out on specials ( my fault I'm obsessive about comedy ) his specials and stand up... I don't feel that way. He's just so insanely likeable. He's so honest that even though he isn't really an Everyman... Literally everyone can relate to him. He truly understands how to recognize and talk about the true human experience in such a way that is riveting no matter what. Even when he's not being funny i still want to hear what he has to say. Awesome. And mike this is my first time stumbling on your podcast and i am so happy it exists and very sad i didn't know about it before. Love you man you're one of my favorites. Everything i said about Chris i also feel about you. You guys have different comedy styles obviously but the reason people listen is no matter what, you guys are always actually saying something that's coming from a place that matters. This episode made my night. Thank you so much

  • @uschilevermann5712
    @uschilevermann57123 ай бұрын

    really good to see chrissy being chill ❤

  • @franklopez4028
    @franklopez40283 ай бұрын

    One of my favorite episodes

  • @the.messy.cookie
    @the.messy.cookie2 ай бұрын

    I’ve never heard his come uppance before, and I freakin love it. It makes me love Distafano 10x more. Great ep, Mike.

  • @ginogarcia8730
    @ginogarcia87304 ай бұрын

    glad to hear Chrissy interviewing Mike here XD

  • @ginogarcia8730
    @ginogarcia87304 ай бұрын

    Man talking about History Hyenas again

  • @portlandsamber

    @portlandsamber

    4 ай бұрын

    Miss the tutes.

  • @MrsParksIsInTheHouse

    @MrsParksIsInTheHouse

    3 ай бұрын

    Miss those days… ❤😂❤😂

  • @nmatas8
    @nmatas83 ай бұрын

    This was a 🔥 episode. Filled with gems for life.

  • @MattAndImprov
    @MattAndImprov3 ай бұрын

    That success-from-failure story is amazing. Every comedian needs to watch this.

  • @JoanneWhitlock
    @JoanneWhitlock4 ай бұрын

    So fascinating, thanks so much for sharing this. Love it.

  • @AprilNPaul
    @AprilNPaul2 ай бұрын

    I've been saving this in my watch later folder for quite a while lol. I finally listened to it it was actually really really good.😂😂

  • @MrJom139
    @MrJom1394 ай бұрын

    Amazing story - thank you.

  • @LionsMayRoar
    @LionsMayRoar3 ай бұрын

    Such a good episode. Distefano is a thoughtful guy.

  • @MarcMcMillin
    @MarcMcMillin4 ай бұрын

    great conversation!

  • @dot_t
    @dot_t4 ай бұрын

    Love you Chrissy! ❤️✨

  • @BellyLaugher
    @BellyLaugher2 ай бұрын

    Another engaging conversation, and rich story telling. Love how much Chris made Mike laugh. I'll be keeping Chris's father's put your focus on, 'putting-in-the-effort, not on the outcome advice. I love hearing the stories of when you all were developing your talents & abt other older classic comedians I don't know, and abt club owners, booking peeps, etc. Chris's description of Catholic brothers at those all boys schools➡you get detention if your top button is unbuttoned!

  • @rawdaaljawhary4174
    @rawdaaljawhary41744 ай бұрын

    I hope your dad feels better soon, Mike. ❤❤❤

  • @stephanigorgraf-rosenau3776
    @stephanigorgraf-rosenau37762 ай бұрын

    Very inspiring for young comics! Thanks guys :)

  • @19144troy
    @19144troy3 ай бұрын

    I love Chris but more Mike couldn't get 5 words in edgewise. However, it did prompt me to watch his Letterman debut and 9/11 story and he really was (is) so charismatic.

  • @donbrunodelamancha1927
    @donbrunodelamancha19273 ай бұрын

    I have love Chris Distefano since “Guy Code” and “Girl Code”. I knew he had the talent to make it. Those casts were loaded! Great show Mike‼️ Will you ever bring back the guitar??? Algorithm engagement ‼️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

  • @AntonyHarePI
    @AntonyHarePI3 ай бұрын

    Loved this.

  • @KMELT
    @KMELT3 ай бұрын

    OHH yay!!! Two of my top 5 together?! This is so great, thank you guys!

  • @pjsalvesen
    @pjsalvesen3 ай бұрын

    This was magic! Mike who is arguably the best writer in comedy and Chris who as soon as he opens his mouth I can actually feel my cheeks preparing for the laughs. Thank you guys for making me laugh today.

  • @markelcj
    @markelcj4 ай бұрын

    Great convo

  • @susanpeck530
    @susanpeck5304 ай бұрын

    Saw chris recently on Kimmel. Love his family stories. Was funny

  • @Roryohanloncomedy
    @Roryohanloncomedy4 ай бұрын

    Great Interview

  • @angiecontreras9324
    @angiecontreras93243 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂❤❤❤❤ I love chrissy!

  • @ginogarcia8730
    @ginogarcia87304 ай бұрын

    CHRISSY D BAYBEHHH

  • @cedarandsound
    @cedarandsound4 ай бұрын

    I hope someday I see Dan Cummins on this podcast...

  • @brianmaringer863
    @brianmaringer8634 ай бұрын

    I love your podcast but could you please tell me what the sandwhich-lookin' thing that's always next to the guest is? I can't sleep anymore because of it😂 10:53

  • @joshamato3498
    @joshamato34983 ай бұрын

    Name that watch ⌚

  • @kenbillingsley9239
    @kenbillingsley92394 ай бұрын

    Chrissy Wissy is the bestie westie.

  • @MrBigboi241
    @MrBigboi2413 ай бұрын

    What shirt is Chris wearing?

  • @MattAndImprov

    @MattAndImprov

    3 ай бұрын

    It's a special kind with a crease down the front.

  • @patricpleasure
    @patricpleasure3 ай бұрын

    Mark Ruffalo has the voice of Birbiglia, and vice versa.

  • @RomanLilija
    @RomanLilija4 ай бұрын

    Love the mispronounciation of your guest's name 😅

  • @Guy-qs5nz
    @Guy-qs5nz3 ай бұрын

    He left off the Travolta bit of the Letterman story but I suppose we all know it since he told it on JRE

  • @beksinski
    @beksinski3 ай бұрын

    I spoke with a compulsive gambler once who explained that he wasn't addicted to winning. Or even playing. His high came from the experience of losing big and then having to risk some kind of catastrophe to ante back in. Similar to how some junkies can't get high unless scoring involves the risk of violence.

  • @patrickbusche7250
    @patrickbusche72504 ай бұрын

    hey mike get ur sleep big dawg

  • @maxxriot37
    @maxxriot373 ай бұрын

    GayGay!?

  • @rottensquid
    @rottensquid4 ай бұрын

    Dude, it seems like Chris just told the world a story he was paid to never tell anyone. I really hope he changed names and street addresses. Amazing story, but... seriously.

  • @jacoblouisfilm2019
    @jacoblouisfilm20194 ай бұрын

    Terrible Netflix special. Great podcaster

  • @anneswinson3370
    @anneswinson33703 ай бұрын

    I watched and enjoyed every part where Chrissy D was talking. Just not a fan of the other guy.

  • @focuspulling
    @focuspulling3 ай бұрын

    Oh lord, another water cooler shop talk podcast. Comedians, please understand that hours and hours talking about career struggles (with colorful post-it notes in the background to prove it) interest almost nobody. Chris doesn't do any of this on his own podcast, either. There's a limit to what court jesters have to say; in Shakespeare's time, minstrels never attained celebrity even at these lower rungs. And "celebrity" comedians hobnob with producers in a money game. A "one-man show on Broadway" is all about who you know, after years of tactical maneuvering in social circles.

  • @casemahn236
    @casemahn2363 ай бұрын

    THANKS C. & M.

  • @cockerjc
    @cockerjc3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @MrsParksIsInTheHouse
    @MrsParksIsInTheHouse3 ай бұрын

    Great episode!! Few people get to see THIS side of the chaos! ❤️🫶🏻❤️🫶🏻 I love it!!

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