Jo Firestone

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  1. 201. Pip Pip a Cameo

    1d ago

    201. Pip Pip a Cameo

    We play “Dr. Baby Translator” submitted by Nick H. from Cabot, Arkansas; “Worse Sequel Titles” from Jo Firestone’s Passionate Newsletter SubStack; and “Sweet Technique” submitted by Natalie Lowe from Michigan on today's episode Supported by: MaxFun members! http://www.maximumfun.org/joingameshow  $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free!  Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz )Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow  Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge ( bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao ( conradtao.com  | insta: @conradtao )  Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

  2. 220. Jo Firestone Returns: You Better Marry My 40-Year-Old Daughter

    Aug 3

    220. Jo Firestone Returns: You Better Marry My 40-Year-Old Daughter

    Working It Out favorite Jo Firestone returns for a triumphant fourth appearance, this time pregnant and rocking a Phantom of the Opera Toronto production t-shirt. Jo talks with Mike about pregnancy, her “shotgun wedding” at city hall, and her new book Sex on Murder Island, the sequel to Murder on Sex Island. Plus, much talk of Lord of the Rings, including why Jo relates to Frodo and why Mike sympathizes with Gollum. Subscribe to Working It Out Premium on Apple Podcasts for a special *extended version* of this episode! Please consider donating to Baby2Baby Buy Jo's book Sex on Murder Island Mike's tour dates: https://www.birbigs.com/tour-dates Text BIRBIGS to 917-444-7150 for updates Find Mike: Website: https://birbigs.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/birbigs/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/birbigfans TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikebirbiglia Find Jo:  Substack: https://jofirestone.substack.com Website: https://www.jofirestone.com Hosted and Produced by Mike Birbiglia Producers: Peter Salomone, Joseph Birbiglia, Mabel Lewis, Gary Simons Sound Mixed by Ben Kruse Supervising Engineer: Kate Bilinski Video Consultant: Graham Willoughby Special Thanks: Marissa Hurwitz, Josh Upfal, David Raphael, Nina Cwik, J. Hope Stein, Oona Music: Jack Antonoff and Bleachers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. StraightioLab Book Club 2: Sex On Murder Island w/ Jo Firestone

    Aug 4

    StraightioLab Book Club 2: Sex On Murder Island w/ Jo Firestone

    Today we have the second-ever installment of the StraightioLab Book Club with esteemed author Jo Firestone to discuss her new novel: Sex on Murder Island (not to be confused with the prequel Murder on Sex Island). Jo is nine months pregnant, but that won't stop us from having a discourse so deep about her writing that it makes Seth Meyers look like a fraud.  SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart  SEE GEORGE ON TOUR: linktree.com/georgeciveris WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. StraightioLab Book Club: Murder on Sex Island w/ Jo Firestone RE-RELEASE

    12/30/2025

    StraightioLab Book Club: Murder on Sex Island w/ Jo Firestone RE-RELEASE

    Move over, Reese Witherspoon cause there's a new book club in town. That's right, we're kicking off the inaugural StraightioLab Book Club with Jo Firestone's new novel "Murder On Sex Island." We talk about what it means to write a book about sex that has no sex, how a very special "calendar style" edition came to be, and figure out how much of a book you can just riff. Plus, we find out if past lives are real. BUY TICKETS TO OUR JANUARY SF SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast.  STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. The Balloon That Never Stopped Floating/The Honey of Revenge (feat. Jo Firestone)

    Season 6, Episode 25

    The Balloon That Never Stopped Floating/The Honey of Revenge (feat. Jo Firestone)

    Smitty and Nimene travel below New York City to a rat city run by a Rat Czar (Jo Firestone). Featuring two new stories: “The Balloon That Never Stopped Floating,” a song about what would happen if a balloon drifted into outer space, written by Jack, a 6 year old from Tennessee, and “The Honey of Revenge,” a story about bees taking matters into their own hands, written by a 12 year old from Oregon named Elsa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 200 Sara Hennessey Spooky Rain

    Aug 5

    200 Sara Hennessey Spooky Rain

    We play “Sweet Technique” submitted by Natalie Lowe from Michigan; “Duolingo But For Food / Doctor But For Apps” submitted by Luke Phelan from Monterey, California; and “Tin Foil Boat” submitted by Lewis Powell from Buffalo, New York. Supported by: Head to https://wwww.zocdoc.com/GAMESHOW to get started and check that appointment off your to-do list! MaxFun members! http://www.maximumfun.org/joingameshow  $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free!  Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz )Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow  Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge ( bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao ( conradtao.com  | insta: @conradtao ) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

  7. 199. Whitley Watson Keeping Medicine Dry and Fish Wet

    Jul 22

    199. Whitley Watson Keeping Medicine Dry and Fish Wet

    We play “Dr. Dream Job” submitted by Micheal Miller from Phoenix, Arizona; “Dr. Leaping Lizards” submitted by David Mariotte from San Diego, California; and“Stand-Up Cook-Out” submitted by Carl Knudson from Elkhart, Indiana. MaxFun members! http://www.maximumfun.org/joingameshow  $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free!  Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz )Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow  Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge ( bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao ( conradtao.com  | insta: @conradtao ) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

  8. 220. Jo Firestone Returns: You Better Marry My 40-Year-Old-Daughter (Extended Version)

    Aug 3 • Subscribers Only

    220. Jo Firestone Returns: You Better Marry My 40-Year-Old-Daughter (Extended Version)

    Working It Out favorite Jo Firestone returns for a triumphant fourth appearance, this time pregnant and rocking a Phantom of the Opera Toronto production t-shirt. Jo talks with Mike about pregnancy, her “shotgun wedding” at city hall, and her new book Sex on Murder Island, the sequel to Murder on Sex Island. Plus, much talk of Lord of the Rings, including why Jo relates to Frodo and why Mike sympathizes with Gollum.

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

    08/18/2025

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

    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 being the subject of a search warrant by the Paramount lot police after a golf cart mishap. Plus, Jo and Mike break down the various text acronyms for laughter and compare their experiences taking martial arts classes. Please consider donating to The Ali Forney Center

  10. The Cult of Love Island

    07/29/2025

    The Cult of Love Island

    "I GOT A TEXT!!!!" Get ready, culties, because a hot new bombshell has just entered the villa. Grab your neon string bikinis, your mic necklaces, and a whole lot of self tanner and join us at the fire pit because we are finally covering the cult of Love Island. From its devoted followers to its culty 24/7 production, Amanda and Reese are joined by comedian Jo Firestone and Love Island Australia Season 6 winner Em Miguel-Leigh (@dragonsweep) to unpack the chokehold this show has the world in, the rituals, the lingo, the public shaming, and the very real psychological toll it can take on contestants. Why do so many viewers treat the show like a sport? What does it say about our obsession with romance, status, and hotness-as-currency? Tune in as we recouple with one of the most cultishly chaotic franchises in reality TV history. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles. Thank you to our sponsors! Go to https://Quince.com/slac for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.  Please consider donating to those affected by ICE activity in the LA Area. Team SLAC are donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, an LA-based immigrant rights organization providing legal services, policy advocacy, and direct aid to those most impacted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  11. Jo Firestone, Our New York Comedy Friend

    07/23/2024

    Jo Firestone, Our New York Comedy Friend

    The Boys talk to JO FIRESTONE about how New York comedy can save us.  Get a Hat Pack Hat here! Watch the video of today’s episode at Patreon.com/HollywoodHandbook  Like the show? Rate Hollywood Handbook 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 196. Brittany Carney Re-Explained

    Jun 10

    196. Brittany Carney Re-Explained

    Guess what, we're going to play "Six Degrees of Doctor Gameshow," submitted by Lewis Powell from Buffalo, New York; "How Many People Do You Touch?" submitted by Ted Treminski from Los Angeles, California; "Dr. Why Not Good Bunnies?" submitted by Dain Van Epps from Minneapolis, Minnesota on today's episode of Dr. Gameshow. Supported by: Zocdoc! https://www.zocdoc.com/gameshow MaxFun members! http://www.maximumfun.org/joingameshow $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free!  Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz ) Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow  Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge (bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao (conradtao.com | insta: @conradtao ) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

  13. 37. Jo Firestone: Onomatopizza and the Fyrestone Fest

    04/12/2021

    37. Jo Firestone: Onomatopizza and the Fyrestone Fest

    In anticipation of this week’s “Worldwide Comedy Pizza Party” Mike welcomes one of the most uniquely funny people alive and the two comics go deep on deep dish. Jo explains her controversial take on eating pizza crust first and builds on Mike’s already over the top “onomatopizza” pun. Along the way Jo tells the story of the time she put on a comedy festival at a carwash at 8 o’clock in the morning and why she ordered 30 pizzas for the audience. Podcast is served. https://www.iamwomankind.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  14. 197. Nat Towsen the Eldritch God

    Jun 24

    197. Nat Towsen the Eldritch God

    We play "Stand-Up Cook-Out" submitted by Carl Knudson from Elkhart, Indiana; "Desperately Seeking Pooh-Bear" submitted by Anthony Bradford from Massachusetts; "Dr. Why Not Good Bunnies? (with Regional Accents to Fight A.I.)" submitted by Dain Van Epps from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Supported by:https://greenchef.com/50gameshow and use code 50GAMESHOW to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months.  MaxFun members! http://www.maximumfun.org/joingameshow $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free!  Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz )Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow  Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge ( bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao ( conradtao.com  | insta: @conradtao ) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

  15. Season 4, Ep 50 - Chunt for Red October 7 (live from Brooklyn w/ Jo Firestone and Tim Sniffen)

    10/31/2022

    Season 4, Ep 50 - Chunt for Red October 7 (live from Brooklyn w/ Jo Firestone and Tim Sniffen)

    A haunted house and the winner of the Lil' Miss Demon pageant stop by the Chunt for Red October blood drive for vampires. (Recorded live at the Bell House in Brooklyn.) Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Usidore: Matt Young Chunt: Adal Rifai Little Miss Demon: Jo Firestone The Haunted House: Tim Sniffen Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Sage G.C. Magic Tavern Logo: Allard Laban Theme Music: Andy Poland Click HERE for tickets for the upcoming live show at Thalia Hall (Chicago, IL) on December 17th. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and now Patreon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  16. 198. Mary Houlihan in French

    Jul 8

    198. Mary Houlihan in French

    We play “Ham or Hamlet?” submitted by Jake Matz from Dallas, Texas and Twyla Rhode from Chicago, Illinois; “Drive Thru Song Request” submitted by Phil Martin from Appomattox, Virginia; “Stand-Up Cook-Out” submitted by Carl Knudson from Elkhart, Indiana. Supported by: Head to https://wwww.zocdoc.com/GAMESHOW to get started and check that appointment off your to-do list! MaxFun members! http://www.maximumfun.org/joingameshow  $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free!  Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz )Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow  Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge ( bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao ( conradtao.com  | insta: @conradtao ) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

  17. Jo Firestone, Our Card Game Friend

    11/08/2022

    Jo Firestone, Our Card Game Friend

    The Boys welcome back JO FIRESTONE to play her new card game Fruits. Watch the video recording of this episode at Patreon.com/TheFlagrantOnes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. 195. Navy Buddies

    May 27

    195. Navy Buddies

    We play “Dr. Doctor Give Me The News, I’ve got A Good Case To Solve In Clue” Submitted by Danny Dellinger from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; “Dr. Why Not Good Bunnies?” Submitted by Dain Van Epps from Minneapolis, Minnesota “We, Wee, or Whee! (or Oui or Wii!)” Submitted by Jimmy Denman from Porter, Maine on this episode of Dr. Gameshow Supported by: MaxFun members! http://www.maximumfun.org/joingameshow $5+ members can get Bonus Content! $10+ members can go ad-free! Hosted by Manolo Moreno ( moslo.xyz ) Insta / bluesky / substack : @drgameshow Opening theme: “Dr. Hangout” by Manolo Moreno Exit music: “Dr. Gameshow” by Big Huge ( bighuge.bandcamp.com); performed by Conrad Tao ( conradtao.com | insta: @conradtao ) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joingameshow

  19. S3 - Ep. 51 - Jo Firestone

    12/12/2022

    S3 - Ep. 51 - Jo Firestone

    This week, Karen and Chris are joined by actor and comedian Jo Firestone to chat about getting stuck in a polar vortex, raccoon underpants and more! Follow DYNAR: https://www.instagram.com/dynarpodcast/  https://twitter.com/DynarPodcast  https://www.facebook.com/dynarpodcast/  Buy Merch! https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/merch Follow Jo Firestone  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoyofirestone/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Jo Firestone Disobeys Bridger

    04/07/2022

    Jo Firestone Disobeys Bridger

    Bridger admirably looks the other way when comedian Jo Firestone (Joe Pera Talks with You) sends him a gift out of the blue. The two chat about important accents, microwaving fruit, and Mark Wahlberg's income.  Don't forget to review the podcast, it's the least you can do. Follow the show on Instagram I Said No Gifts! Merch Send a Question to I Said No Emails! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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