About this episode

Mike presents a selection of the best advice about creativity from his favorite episodes.

This week Mike presents a selection of some of the best bits of advice about creativity from some of his favorite episodes. Featuring: Lin-Manuel Miranda Jenny Slate KC Shornima James Acaster Ira Glass Elizabeth Gilbert Jack Antonoff Pete Docter Bridget Everett Josh Johnson Stephen Colbert

People in this episode

Host: Mike Birbiglia

Guests: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jenny Slate, KC Shornima, James Acaster, Ira Glass, Elizabeth Gilbert, Jack Antonoff, Pete Docter, Bridget Everett, Josh Johnson, Stephen Colbert

Topics covered

• creativity
• advice
• comedy
• interviews
• highlights

Keywords

• creativity
• advice
• comedy
• highlights
• interviews

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