Episode

204. Ali Siddiq: Telling His Own Story

Podcast: Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
Published: Mar 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 3131
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Summary

Ali Siddiq is one of the most prolific storytellers in comedy. Although they work in a similar format, Ali and Mike’s paths have never crossed until now. Now they sit down to discuss the nuances of comedic storytelling, including how to make specific topics relatable to audiences, and Ali explains how he made his own path in comedy after serving six years in prison on drug charges. Plus, Ali and Mike, both parents of swimmers, share war stories from swim meets.