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Work Out

Work Out

By: Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
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 Comedian Mike welcomes a different comedian or creator each week and together they work out original, untested material. And, occasionally, uncomfortable topics. Join them as they work it out.Copyright Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
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  • 197. Natalie Palamides: Wisdom from a Modern Clown

    197. Natalie Palamides: Wisdom from a Modern Clown
    Dec 22 2025
    Natalie Palamides is a writer and performer best known for her avant-garde comedy shows Laid, Nate, and WEER. She’s eaten raw eggs on stage, fondled audience members (with their consent), and played both halves of a feuding couple in a way that has to be seen to be believed. Mike and Natalie discuss how Natalie’s formal training in clowning informs her creative process, and they break down the philosophical differences between birthday clowns and theater clowns. Plus, Natalie explains the times that literally wresting with audience members nearly went wrong.

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