“I got out of school in 2000, and I always wanted to be on 'This American Life,' since I first started telling stories. And that, I mean, that show is a little bit of a fortress. It's really hard to get stuff on that show.”

American comedian and writer, he rose to prominence in the 2000s through his sharp, self-deprecating stand-up and later became known for blending humor with deeply personal storytelling in works like *The New One* and *2014’s* *Mike Birbiglia: Live at the Comedy Cellar*. His writing often explores vulnerability and the absurdity of everyday life, earning praise for its authenticity and emotional resonance.