Best Ben Stiller And Adam Scott Podcasts (2025)

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The Science of Severance (with Karen Aldridge, Dr. Kim Hellemans, and Mike Lang) 1:02:24

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This week, the podcast turns its focus to one of Severance's biggest influences: the science of the brain. First, Ben and Adam talk to one of their favorite fictional scientists, Karen Aldridge, who plays Dr. Asal Reghabi, about working with their science consultant on set and what it's like pretending to perform brain surgery. Then, they are joine…

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Ben Stiller and Adam Scott: Working it Innie and Outie 53:07

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(Recorded January 2025) Mike sits down with Severance’s very own Ben Stiller and Adam Scott. The three of them dig into the behind the scenes of Severance Season 2 and discuss what it is that makes them work so well together as actor and director. Ben and Adam share audition advice for actors, as well as how their grieving processes influenced thei…

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Deion Sanders on Missing Shedeur, 90s Cowboys Aura and Becoming Prime Time | Ep 155 45:45

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Reese’s Oreo® Cups! We’ve got an amazing guest episode for you today with NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. Coach Prime joins Jason and Travis and gets into what life is like at Colorado now that his sons are gone, when he thinks Shedeur is going to make his debut in Cleveland, what…

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185. Julio Torres: Off-Broadway, SNL, and Why Barbie Isn’t Pink 47:04

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This week Mike sits down with Julio Torres to talk comedy writing and color theories. Based on ideas posited in Julio’s new Off-Broadway solo show, Color Theories, the two of them get to the bottom of what color Barbie the Movie, Martha Stewart, and Jeremy Strong are. They also discuss the behind-the-scenes story of Julio’s viral SNL sketch, “Papyr…

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Mark's Best Friend (with Yul Vazquez) 33:44

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It's a bittersweet day, because it's Ben and Adam's final podcast episode for awhile! For this special episode, Adam talks to Yul Vazquez, who plays Petey, Mark's best friend (but Mark is just Petey's very good friend). They talk about shooting the very first scene of the show and the joy of playing two guys who just really like each other. Then, B…

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Travis on Crucial Drop, Jason's Tired of Talkin' Tush & Fightin' Grandma with Jimmy Fallon | Ep 154 1:10:50

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Reese’s Oreo® Cups! Today, we are joined by the incredible host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon! Jimmy joins us to talk about everything from throwing putters into lakes, the secrets to talking football on TV, how to plan a wedding, and he’s got an incredible pitch to Travis for …

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Announcing Working It Out Premium 0:57

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Mike announces Working It Out Premium Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out podcast

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184. KC Shornima: Get Comfortable With This Darkness 1:04:52

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Comedian and SNL writer KC Shornima might be the only Working It Out guest who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. KC and Mike get to the bottom of why she thrives in stressful situations like mountain climbing, camping on a glacier, and writing for Weekend Update. Mike asks KC some questions from her bosses, Michael Che and Colin Jost, and KC explains …

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Gwendolyn Y from Branch 5X (with Alia Shawkat) 49:04

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For the penultimate episode of the podcast, Ben and Adam are joined by their penultimate podcast guest: Alia Shawkat, who plays Gwendolyn Y from Branch 5X. They talk about Alia's early career as a child actor on Arrested Development, why she doesn't own a TV, and being type cast as an angry teenager. Plus, they discuss what it was like to be the fi…

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Chiefs Brazilian Bummer, "Spitgate" and Chiefs-Eagles showdown with Kevin Hart & Rob Riggle | Ep 153 1:29:38

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Reese’s Oreo® Cups! We’ve got an amazing episode for you today recapping all the insanity that was week 1 in the NFL and we have an incredible conversation with Rob Riggle and Kevin Hart to preview next week’s Chiefs/Eagles game! First, Travis recaps the Chiefs time down in Brazil.…

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183. Ryan Hamilton Returns: You Better Have Some Jokes 58:02

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Three years ago, comedian Ryan Hamilton was hit by an airport shuttle bus. Two years ago, Ryan came on Working It Out to talk about the experience. Now, he returns to explain how he learned to talk about the traumatic event on stage and find the humor in the pain, which included buying weed with his mom during his recovery. Ryan also breaks down th…

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Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office: Patrick Spence, Gwyneth Hughes, and Nick Wallis on Dramatizing the UK’s Biggest Scandal 43:17

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Host Gabe González introduces us to the shocking true story of the British Post Office scandal, and how the Peabody Award-winning series Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office led to real-world justice for the victims of this horrific abuse of government power. Jeffrey Jones sits down with the show’s Executive Producer Patrick Spence to understand the scand…

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Engagement Advice, Eagles Banner Night, Chiefs in Brazil & NFL Season Preview with Alex Smith | EP 152 1:52:23

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by Reese’s Oreo Cups! On today’s episode, we get right to the announcement that took over the internet last week, Travis shares his advice for other 92%ers thinking of popping the question, Jason clarifies who brought jorts for Jason at the Bearcats game, we also break down the Chiefs…

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Effort and Ease (with Merritt Wever & Ramy Youssef) 1:01:52

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This week, Ben and Adam welcome two incredible actors to the podcast to break down the craft of performing. First, they talk to Emmy-winning actress, Merritt Wever, about joining the cast as Gretchen in season 2, the dangers of over preparing for a role, and whether Gretchen had an affair with Dylan’s Innie. Then, the guys are joined by Ramy Yousse…

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A Swift Debrief, Travis’ Preseason Prep and Starting Shedeur | EP 151 1:31:57

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92%ers, welcome to another episode of New Heights brought to you by NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV! On today’s episode, we break down everything that’s happened since our literal record-breaking episode with Taylor Swift. Jason and Travis react to some of the best comments, debate whether Otters are the best wild animal to befriend, and maybe even…

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182. Fred Armisen Returns: Is He Joking? 49:10

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Fresh off a few gigs featuring on John Mulaney’s new tour, Mike and Fred sit down for his first in-studio appearance on Working it Out. They discuss Fred’s SNL audition, his best sketch writing advice, and the manners of navigating video exhibits in museums. Plus, Fred borrows Mike’s guitar to demonstrate how cultures around the world play the acou…

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Tournament of Fripperies (Live with the Cast and Creators of Severance) 56:30

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On August 16, 2025, Ben Stiller and Adam Scott convened Severance's Emmy-nominated cast and creators for a live taping of the podcast. They welcome the great actor and comedian Patton Oswalt to step in as the host of the first-ever Tournament of Fripperies, a Severance-themed game show that tests contestants' knowledge of Severance and of each othe…

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181. Jo Firestone Returns: The Best Stand-Up (Who Doesn’t Do Stand-Up) 51:24

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Jo Firestone is a multi-talented writer, actor, and comedian. In her third appearance on Working It Out, Jo explains the thought process behind her experimental live comedy shows, which often involve clay, paper mache, and pie. Jo also delves into the experience of working as the head writer for After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson and discusses be…

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Fantasmas: Julio Torres on Art Surviving in Late-Stage Capitalism 33:21

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Host Gabe González introduces us to the brilliant, absurdist, hilarious Peabody Award-winning HBO series Fantasmas. In a funny, enlivening conversation with creator, writer, and comedian Julio Torres, they explore how Torres uses humor to uncover the real absurdity of our immigration, healthcare, and economic systems. They discuss how creating fict…

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The Look of Severance (with Jeremy Hindle) 54:30

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Ben and Adam are back! And this week, they are joined by Severance's Emmy-nominated production designer Jeremy Hindle – aka The Man with All The Handles, because he's got a handle on everything. Together, they dive deep into the original lookbook for the show, how Jeremy expanded the world in season 2, and the importance of designing with emotion. …

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Taylor Swift on Reclaiming Her Masters, Wrapping The Eras Tour, and The Life of a Showgirl | NHTV 2:03:43

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92%ers, welcome to a very special pre-season episode of New Heights! On today’s episode, we are joined by singer, songwriter, producer, director, and the most requested guest in the history of New Heights, Taylor Swift! Taylor joins Travis and Jason to talk about her journey to reclaim her master recordings, what she’s been up to after the record-b…

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180. Kumail Nanjiani: Oh, Mary!, The Big Sick, and a Return to Stand-Up 57:36

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Kumail Nanjiani is a stand-up comedian, a movie star, and an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter. Now he’s returning to stand-up comedy after a six year break and co-starring as Abraham Lincoln in the hit Broadway show Oh, Mary!. Kumail sits down with Mike to discuss all the twists and turns of his career, including co-writing The Big Sick with hi…

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Bill Murray Prank Calls, Affleck's Brady Catch, Will Ferrell Dating Advice & MORE | Best Of 1:01:14

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92%ers welcome back to another best of episode of New Heights, brought to you by our friends at Draft Kings - The Crown is Yours! On today’s episode, we are giving you the best of some of our incredible conversations with celebrities! You’ll hear stories from Adam Sandler, Ben Affleck, Lil Dicky, Bill Murray, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, Ben S…

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Q&A: Mike Answers Voicemails About AI and Weird Audience Energy 28:28

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For this all-new Working It Out Q&A, Mike fields listener questions about how and why he cuts jokes that he loves, the impact AI might have on comedy, and how to navigate weird or bad energy from an audience. Plus, how to get motived for creative work, and how to restart stand-up comedy after a long pause. Got a question for Mike? Send a voicemail …

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Mahomes Bromance, Stumping Caitlin Clark, Hurts' Snaps, LeBron Gets Paid, "Edelnut" & MORE | Best Of 59:09

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92%ers welcome back another episode of New Heights, brought to you by our friends at Draft Kings - The Crown is Yours! On today’s episode, we are giving you the best of some of our incredible conversations with athletes! You’ll hear stories from Julian Edelman, Chris Jones, Gronk, Stafford, Caitlin Clark, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, S…

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'Too Much' Co-Creator Luis Felber on soundtracking his own life 37:01

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Luis Felber, aka Attawalpa, joins us this week to talk all things music, as well as the many other roles he had in making the hit new Netflix comedy, 'Too Much,' starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe. Not only did Luis co-create the show with his wife, Lena Dunham ('Girls,' 'Sharp Stick'), but he was also the Co-Writer, Producer and Composer. In t…

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179. Bob Odenkirk: The Art of Anger in Comedy 51:45

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Bob Odenkirk was already a comedy legend (SNL, The Ben Stiller Show, Mr. Show with Bob and David) before he took a left turn into dramatic acting with Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Now he’s entered yet another new phase as an unlikely action star in films like the Nobody series. Bob sits down with Mike to discuss how anger works in comedy and …

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What Severance Tells us About Work (w/ Dr. Taylor Cavallo) 1:26:02

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Welcome back to ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL: A SEVERANCE PODCAST as we sit in hiatus between Seasons 2 and 3. In the first in a series of special discussions we are hosting during the hiatus, we are joined by Dr. Taylor Cavallo. Boasting a doctorate in Organizational Leadership Policy and Development, and she joins Ian and Sarah for a discussion about h…

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Out of My Mind: Amber Sealey on Disability Representation and Why Accessibility Matters 30:16

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The Peabody Award-winning Disney+ movie Out of My Mind employs Jennifer Aniston’s voice alongside actress Phoebe Ray Taylor’s stellar performance to reveal the lack of accessible public school education in the early 2000s. Host Gabe González speaks with director Amber Sealey about what sparked her interest in this story, the state of accommodations…

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Your Numbers Are Bad (with Damon Lindelof and Dan Erickson) 57:58

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Today is the Lost / Severance crossover we've all been waiting for. Adam sits down with Damon Lindelof, the co-creator of Lost, and Dan Erickson, the big brain who created Severance, for a wide-ranging conversation about fandom, how Lost inspired Severance, the origins of the "mystery box" show, and why Dan keeps getting sent 27 Dresses memes. Then…

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Sandler Returns, Baker Mayfield's Unfinished Business, NFLPA Debacles & Pretty Woman Review | EP 149 2:14:45

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92%ers welcome back another episode of New Heights, brought to you by our friends at General Mills’s Favorite Cereal Brands! We’ve got an incredible episode to wrap up season 3! First, we welcome back Adam Sandler to talk all things Happy Gilmore 2, how Travis’ scenes with Bad Bunny turned out, Big Ed’s cameo, and the origins of the iconic Happy Gi…

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178. Alex Edelman Returns: Boston Sports and Hospital Clowns 55:14

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With his fifth appearance, comedian Alex Edelman is the most frequent guest on Working It Out. Since his last appearance, Alex won an Emmy for his HBO stand-up special Just For Us, which Mike was a producer on. Now Alex is back on the road with a new hour of comedy, including a just-announced visit to Carnegie Hall. Alex discusses Boston sports mem…

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I'm Actorbot (with Janelle Monáe & Sarah Edwards) 1:15:48

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This week, Ben and Adam welcome actor, musician, and world-builder Janelle Monáe to the podcast to talk about their creative process and how sci-fi influences their work. They share what inspires them to build futuristic worlds like the one in Dirty Computer, why they are drawn to the concept of duality, and how family parties can be a surprising s…

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Kelce Tahoe Tales, Zac Brown on Sphere Residency, His New Album and Why We’re Pro-Nagging | EP 148 1:26:11

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92%ers welcome back another episode of New Heights, brought to you by our friends at General Mills’s Favorite Cereal Brands! On today’s episode, Jason and Travis recap the amazing weekend in Tahoe. We talk about everything from the “Bacon Bet,” losing the karaoke contest to Ray Romano, how Jason won an MVP trophy for something other than golf, and …

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177. Chelsea Handler: Why She Must Say It 46:21

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Chelsea Handler has achieved massive success, from her latest Netflix special The Feeling to her worldwide tours to her Las Vegas residency. But as she discusses with Mike, and details in her new book I’ll Have What She’s Having, she wasn’t always on top of the world. Chelsea tells Mike about bombing badly at Just For Laughs, and how some advice fr…

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Fidelio (with Mike Schur and Sandra Bernhard) 1:06:08

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Ben and Adam are joined today by Mike Schur, who has created or produced many of the best TV shows of the last 20 years, including Parks & Recreation, The Office, The Good Place, and, most recently, the Netflix series A Man on the Inside. They talk about the sticky philosophical questions that influence both Severance and Mike’s work, and the chall…

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Chiefs Matt Nagy on his Mahomes 'Cheating', Rookie Kelces, Andy Reid Lessons & "Swingin' D" | Ep 147 1:15:02

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92%ers welcome back another episode of New Heights, brought to you by our friends at Audible! On today’s episode, we did it, we finally figured out the next movie for New Heights Film Club, Travis also lets us in on a bet he has for this week’s American Century Championship, and we learn about the complexities of NFL team group chats. And we’ve got…

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176. Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce: SNL, Dukes, and Working Out Songs 46:50

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This week comedy duo Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce (together known as Dukes) join Mike on the podcast. The three discuss how The Graduate brought Jane and Liva together, their unlikely porn preferences, and what happened when Jane showed up to her SNL audition early. Jane and Liva work out a couple songs from their touring show and for the first ti…