Episode

Jon Rudnitsky and Mike Answer Your Questions About Failure and Jokes

Podcast: Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 2237
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Summary

This week, the very funny Jon Rudnitsky joins Mike to answer listener submitted questions. The two of them discuss how long it was before they started earning money from comedy, the complete loss of dignity required to make it as a stand-up, and what it is that keeps them showing up every day. Plus, how Jon caused what he believes to be one of the greatest mistakes in SNL history.