Chris Fleming | He Should Be Way More Popular | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
  • In Chris Fleming’s recent Peacock stand-up special Hell, he calls out some audience members who are married and shouts, “This show is not for people who have wives. You have a wife?! Go see Mike Birbiglia!” Fleming is fearless about dragging the names of other comedians into his bits: from Bo Burham to Nikki Glaser to Bert Kreischer and more. Chris is a Massachusetts theater kid turned comedian and it manifests in stand-up comedy that is simultaneously avant-garde but also crowd-pleasing. Mike and Chris sit down for a truly productive session of working out new material and they break down why Massachusetts is so darn repressed. Plus, they do no-holds-barred impressions of each other in what is one of the most unhinged episodes of Working it Out of all time.
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    Hosted and Produced by Mike Birbiglia
    Producers: Peter Salomone, Joseph Birbiglia, Mabel Lewis
    Associate Producer: Gary Simons
    Consulting Producer: Seth Barrish
    Video Consultant: Graham Willoughby
    Special Thanks: Marissa Hurwitz, Josh Upfal, David Raphael, Nina Cwik, J. Hope Stein, Oona
    Music: Jack Antonoff and Bleachers
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  • @fatlucy101
    @fatlucy101 Месяц назад +227

    Chris, you continue to conquer your fear of talking to men! We are so proud

  • @chaosdream21
    @chaosdream21 25 дней назад +89

    Chris does NOT have to feel bad about calling out Saint Vincent and Bo Burnham

  • @angela_who
    @angela_who Месяц назад +135

    I am so glad you had Chris Fleming as a guest! I've always thought he should have a bigger audience. Hopefully this conversation will help more people see and appreciate his work.

  • @zombiesun44
    @zombiesun44 9 дней назад +14

    This is one of the first times I’ve ever seen anyone try this hard to successfully pin Chris Fleming to the board. Great interview!

  • @angelicazbp
    @angelicazbp Месяц назад +81

    I still go back and watch every episode of Gayle now and then. Truly never gets old.

  • @isabella-a-a-a
    @isabella-a-a-a 24 дня назад +50

    By far the most chronically underrated comic around today. Without a doubt

  • @michael_pdf
    @michael_pdf 27 дней назад +51

    "you're not a loser. you're a storyteller'" LOL

  • @IsitriOm
    @IsitriOm Месяц назад +56

    Showpig is my favorite hour of standup ever. So there.

    • @rubycooper5922
      @rubycooper5922 4 дня назад +1

      Saaaame, everyone I’ve recommended it to has loved it, which never happens with other stuff. So cool

  • @marmarmmgirl
    @marmarmmgirl Месяц назад +35

    chris has such amazing comedic instincts, so amazing to see him in a more relaxed context

  • @bjmurray1842
    @bjmurray1842 25 дней назад +35

    I cannot express my love for Chris Fleming. Thank you for this.

  • @darkhorse7460
    @darkhorse7460 Месяц назад +46

    "You don't really want to strip for your family it's just not where it's at," made my morning.

  • @Clemonade23BX
    @Clemonade23BX 20 дней назад +13

    I swear I see dipiglio out of the corner of my eye at night

  • @chasedupthesky
    @chasedupthesky Месяц назад +23

    Hearing the doctor joke draft now that Chris has posted the whole bit is so fun omg

  • @CarenKH1
    @CarenKH1 Месяц назад +18

    This was so freakin’ great to see! I mean, literally, when I saw Chris was the guest, I knew I needed to watch the RUclips, not just listen - and this was the most calm I’ve ever seen him! I’m so happy to have gotten this tiny peek into the inner workings of Chris Fleming (good name for their next special), I appreciate him so very much.
    For the past couple of years, if anyone’s inquired about my sexual identity or preference, I’ve said “Chris Fleming”, and I’m so happy to hear Chris’ is ephemeral & undefinable; I feel seen.

    • @CarenKH1
      @CarenKH1 Месяц назад +3

      OK, I get anxious about what I write, and I just went & thesaurused “ephemeral” to make sure that it meant what I was envisioning, which is… flowy & ghostlike, you can feel the presence but not see it, and yes, it does mean that, BUT it can also mean “microscopic, infinitesimal”… and, for myself, yep, that tracks.

    • @Jasmineee3000
      @Jasmineee3000 24 дня назад

      @@CarenKH1 your reflections in your reply to yourself really made me laugh. In my mind you meant ethereal maybe? I totally agree with you in all that you said, god I love Chris on podcasts. If you haven’t already seen it you should totally go watch him on the So True pod with Caleb Hearon.. I’m not a huge fan of that pod for the most part but the Chris episode is truly a feast, I think you’d really dig it

  • @hubertisnotmyname
    @hubertisnotmyname Месяц назад +22

    I love Chris! It's interesting to hear how he wants to keep his sexuality/gender feelings ambiguous. I can understand the flattening thing, like if it's all condensed into labels based on who he's been into or his relationship with masculinity, depending on which labels they are, the way he presents himself could come across to some people as possibly queerbaiting or appropriative instead of what it should be, fun and liberating.

  • @jaydock1
    @jaydock1 22 дня назад +4

    Chris feeling very serious and protective of people with disabilities 🥺🥺

  • @samanthacarmichael4380
    @samanthacarmichael4380 27 дней назад +26

    SICK JAN we don't have to claim a home office if it means we'll both go to jail (for a long time!!!)

  • @jadasakura
    @jadasakura Месяц назад +21

    Two of my favorite people for over a decade having a conversation! Riffing! Pinch me

  • @heyitsmegn
    @heyitsmegn Месяц назад +24

    im more invested in this supposed fleming x burnham beef than kendrick and drake........

  • @becky2933
    @becky2933 Месяц назад +15

    saw Chris and clicked immediately!!

  • @keeganeilin8833
    @keeganeilin8833 Месяц назад +14

    I’ve been waiting my entire life for this collab

  • @AdrianaVentrillon
    @AdrianaVentrillon 16 дней назад +2

    "A trickster you would see in a clearing" 😂

  • @DesDiamondS
    @DesDiamondS 22 дня назад +3

    Chris is so damn funny and deserves a huge audience. Glad to see him on this pod.

  • @Jasmineee3000
    @Jasmineee3000 25 дней назад +5

    I didn’t know Mike had a podcast til I saw Chris put clips on ig - two of my absolute favourite comedians together. I’m so HAPPY

  • @PDXposadas
    @PDXposadas Месяц назад +6

    So proud to have been a fan since the car rant days, Chris Fleming is a TREASURE

  • @Jasmineee3000
    @Jasmineee3000 25 дней назад +11

    Was Chris chewing went he took a sip while talking about St Vincent? Is that.. boba? In a mug? Man truly has a problem

  • @baxatakbaxatak2014
    @baxatakbaxatak2014 27 дней назад +6

    He really should, but I’m thrilled that Peacock picked up his special a few months ago. Hopefully the first of many.

  • @sonyakokus8661
    @sonyakokus8661 Месяц назад +7

    I’ve already watched every single thing Chris has seen, my absolute favorite comedian. I’ve also listened to every single episode of working it out and adore Mike so this was a dream come true!

  • @straystars19
    @straystars19 15 дней назад +2

    so glad to see both of my favs in the same room :,)

  • @rubycooper5922
    @rubycooper5922 4 дня назад +1

    Brilliant, so excited to see him in manchester soon

  • @sejhammer
    @sejhammer 25 дней назад +3

    Chris Fleming has big Morlock energy and I say that with love as a fellow sewer-dweller!!!!!!! Saw Chris live once at the Troc in Philadelphia and it was so funny and FUN and I was more energized than anxious when he heckled every part of the audience

  • @alicebroadway696
    @alicebroadway696 Месяц назад +5

    Oh lord, I have SCREAM-laughed my way through this. I love love love.

  • @textiless
    @textiless 5 дней назад +2

    this has the same energy, to me, as like. anderson cooper earnestly interviewing gonzo. ive never felt more like i was watching a human man treating a muppet as a longtime friend

  • @jaydock1
    @jaydock1 22 дня назад +2

    This was the most like casual/straightforward I’ve ever seen Chris! Loved it what a fun combo

  • @itme453
    @itme453 27 дней назад +4

    I love Chris so much

  • @shellymartin2784
    @shellymartin2784 15 дней назад +1

    Finding out y’all are both from Mass makes me so happy

  • @erinmoore6463
    @erinmoore6463 21 день назад +2

    When he said who do you pray to? I wanted the answer to be DiPiglio so bad.

  • @cbpd89
    @cbpd89 Месяц назад +8

    Gayle is still the greatest thing ever put on the Internet.

  • @halliedillz
    @halliedillz 21 день назад +1

    My favorite comedian hands down (sorry Mike!) - Absolutely should be way more popular. A true avant-garde as you say!

  • @morganchatham5565
    @morganchatham5565 25 дней назад +5

    Im obsessed with alt cit het comedians obsession with punk rock

  • @snorlaxgender
    @snorlaxgender 10 дней назад +5

    Okay but if St. Vincent thinks she was the focal point of that story instead of the TRUE protagonists (Crazy Pete and Kevin McGee) then that's a her problem

  • @cosmor7521
    @cosmor7521 5 дней назад

    Here to support. I missed the Philly show this year but really excited to go back into my room and wait and rot until Chris comes back to my city

    • @cosmor7521
      @cosmor7521 5 дней назад

      Specifically need to mention how he hits the sufjan vein of society, such delicate buffoonery. love u chris

  • @d.w.stratton4078
    @d.w.stratton4078 5 дней назад +1

    Chris is so fucking funny. I was at the Boston show where he's in that orange jump suit and all i can say is he's even funnier live. My sides hurt from laughing so hard for like a solid hour.

  • @wvcarolina
    @wvcarolina Месяц назад +2

    This is unbelievable! Thank you for having him on

  • @video123film
    @video123film 21 день назад +2

    Did anyone notice the delay between Mike saying “I’m sure you like Bo’s comedy” and Chris saying “…sure…”?

  • @mc9828
    @mc9828 Месяц назад +3

    Him mentioning Shrewsbury is low key kind of funny

  • @byefelicia7967
    @byefelicia7967 19 дней назад +1

    I love Chris Fleming 🥰

  • @cbh4166
    @cbh4166 27 дней назад +3

    this is such a thoughtful interview

  • @almostclintnewton8478
    @almostclintnewton8478 21 день назад +2

    their chemistry is insane. I mean this in the most respectful way possible as a person who has been a huge chris fleming fan for years: they should kiss

  • @morganchatham5565
    @morganchatham5565 25 дней назад +1

    The collab we didnt know we needed

  • @jakeydaley
    @jakeydaley Месяц назад +8

    dreams do come true

  • @hlpagel
    @hlpagel 29 дней назад +2

    Looooooove Chris!!

  • @reesespeanutbuttercups7584
    @reesespeanutbuttercups7584 Месяц назад +2

    Chris Fleming is like a face-hugger, creep came outta no where and now I can't get away. so fuckin funny

  • @drewc9488
    @drewc9488 25 дней назад +1

    Obsessed with this !!!

  • @GabilishesBaby
    @GabilishesBaby 22 дня назад +1

    I’ve absolutely loved Chris since Gayle ❤

  • @fallonwirtz8160
    @fallonwirtz8160 27 дней назад +1

    Yessss! Nobody better than Chris Fleming. I'm so excited for this one.

  • @erinmoore6463
    @erinmoore6463 21 день назад +1

    This interview gave me more reason to live Chris. Not least of which is finding out about Best Buddies.

  • @BrettWhitmarsh
    @BrettWhitmarsh Месяц назад +1

    I have that same shirt, Mike. Every time I see you in a talk show I’m oddly comforted that we have similar style choices

  • @RayrayFeelus
    @RayrayFeelus 5 часов назад

    I love the thrusting upon that Chris Fleming likes Bo Burnham…. And the squeal falsetto response

  • @nezbut7
    @nezbut7 11 дней назад

    “Do you picture white jesus?” I am obsessed

  • @pattykeough
    @pattykeough 12 дней назад +1

    DiPigilio still kills me. Everything is you do whackly gold.

  • @Tactcat
    @Tactcat 27 дней назад +1

    love ya chris

  • @soph296
    @soph296 Месяц назад +12

    chris isnt religious he’s traumatised why is mike not understanding it

    • @gracehotdog6843
      @gracehotdog6843 24 дня назад +2

      Catholic brain damage

    • @jaydock1
      @jaydock1 22 дня назад +4

      When he said OCD i understood immediately lol

  • @cyrr1213
    @cyrr1213 29 дней назад

    chris is so interesting! love to see him on nmomre podcasts these days

  • @VoraciousGhost
    @VoraciousGhost 21 день назад

    "Do you picture White Jesus?" What a great question to disarm Chris lmao

  • @sunnydays9144
    @sunnydays9144 Месяц назад +1

    I love Chris so much and it may be partly a result of my eternal childhood memories of my deep-seated bone-crushing akwardness

  • @spiritportraits1
    @spiritportraits1 Месяц назад +1

    Chris rules!

  • @tennisCharlzz
    @tennisCharlzz Месяц назад +2

    I don't know why Mike gets nervous for interviews. He's so easy to talk to! He puts everyone at ease, it's really quite impressive. You just want to be his best buddy!

  • @PrincessMicrowave
    @PrincessMicrowave 25 дней назад +10

    I love this interview very much, but can everyone please stop asking Chris about his gender and sexual orientation? Isn't that kind of gauche at this point?

    • @jaydock1
      @jaydock1 22 дня назад +3

      Right? Feels like we should just let people bring it up if they want to talk about it

  • @jkretzmer
    @jkretzmer Месяц назад

    longhander - there can be only one.

  • @d.w.stratton4078
    @d.w.stratton4078 5 дней назад

    As a transplant to Massachusetts from Pennsylvania, i completely agree with the hot takes about how Massachusans don't know how to love. I've been here 5 years and STILL haven't made a friend who grew up in Massachusetts, just other transplants.
    It's like little who grew up here pride themselves on needing no one and nothing other than their own stubbornness.

  • @jisaacgadient
    @jisaacgadient 14 дней назад

    i'd just like to point out that Mike said, "Romey's very Muslim" and that's amazing.

  • @LordNash
    @LordNash Месяц назад +1

    Hey Mike... I listened your standups looong looong ago and I find you really funny. Few weeks ago I found out that you have a Podcast, subscribed but I cant find the courage to start listening... Im afraid that you are not that funny as I remembered

  • @sophieb8665
    @sophieb8665 Месяц назад +3

    These are my two favorite comics of all time and I need a moment to recover from the power of this episode 🫡