Chapter

Vivid Impressions of Life in the Secret with Tara Westover
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58:21 - 1:02:14 (03:53)

Tara Westover, author of 'Educated: A Memoir', uses vivid impressions and pitch-perfect impressions of people in her life in the Secret to describe how her sister's approach differs from hers when she's feeling down and out.

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Mike Birbiglia discusses his favorite comedians, Mitch Hedberg as the greatest joke writer of our time, and Doug Stanhope as the most honest comedian of our time.
58:21 - 59:54 (01:33)
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Comedy
Summary

Mike Birbiglia discusses his favorite comedians, Mitch Hedberg as the greatest joke writer of our time, and Doug Stanhope as the most honest comedian of our time.

Chapter
Vivid Impressions of Life in the Secret with Tara Westover
Episode
#176: Mike Birbiglia, The Sleepwalking Comedy Giant
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Comedian Maria Bamford's comedy persona is likened to Andy Kaufman's character, Latke, who intentionally confuses and bewilders the audience.
59:54 - 1:02:14 (02:19)
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Maria Bamford
Summary

Comedian Maria Bamford's comedy persona is likened to Andy Kaufman's character, Latke, who intentionally confuses and bewilders the audience. Although the speaker alternates between loving and hating the self-help industry, they express appreciation for Bamford's unique brand of humor.

Chapter
Vivid Impressions of Life in the Secret with Tara Westover
Episode
#176: Mike Birbiglia, The Sleepwalking Comedy Giant
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show