Episode #259
Mike Birbiglia
Books mentioned
Sleepwalk with Me
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Joe Rogan speaks with comedian Mike Birbiglia about his sleepwalking disorder, anxiety, and dangerous behaviors, which have shaped his comedy and writing. They also discuss fitness, diet, comedy influences, podcasting, New York life, changing media, films, live shows, and unusual topics from folklore to toxoplasma and the rat king phenomenon.
What they talked about
- Onnit supplements and nootropics
- Healthy shakes and diet routines
- New York pizza and food spots
- Underrated comedians and stand-up craft
- Woody Allen's comedy and controversy
- Business closures and Brooklyn's growth
- Toxoplasma gondii and rat kings
- Republican convention speeches and politics
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