Description

Mike Birbiglia is a stand-up comedian, an actor, and a filmmaker.  In this episode, we'll take a look at Birbiglia's career behind the camera as a filmmaker for such films as Sleepwalk with Me and Don't Think Twice.  Does Birbiglia have what it takes to be a 21st Century comedy auteur?

Show Notes & Sources:

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https://youtu.be/UmFvJzbNC_8

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/mike-birbiglia-started-in-improv-everything-since-has-gone-according-to-plan/2017/10/12/ddb2fcda-aea5-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html?utm_term=.b77dff57498a

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130644070

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