# Josh Johnson: Reinventing the Modern Comedy Special

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Podcast: [Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-birbiglia-s-working-it-out-495078)
Published: 2025-12-29T05:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.birbigs.com/
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## Resource

Best of WIO: Josh Johsnon (Recorded March 2025) Comedian Josh Johnson is a writer and correspondent for The Daily Show and his stand-up sets have millions of views on YouTube. Josh talks with Mike about cultivating a fan base via the YouTube videos, why he thinks chasing success in the comedy industry is sometimes antithetical to the art form, and shares the advice he got from Trevor Noah. Plus, Josh helps Mike work out a new story about animals living in Mike's walls. Please consider donating to Feeding America

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