Netflix Stand-Up Suggestion: Mike Birbiglia, “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend”

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Title: “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend”
Performer: Mike Birbiglia
Runtime: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Who is He?
Mike Birbiglia is a comic from Massachusetts, who has been in the comedy scene since before 2006. His first release with Comedy Central Records was entitled, “Two Drink Mike” and went on to release two more specials with them. He performed as a member of the Georgetown Players Improv Troupe at Georgetown University.
Mike has also starred in a film based on one of his most memorable stand up routines. The movie, “Sleepwalk With Me”, debuted at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and won the NEXT Award, among much praise at other festivals.

What’s Good About It?
The best thing about this special, is that it is one BIG story, that visits other avenues and streets along the way.
He will start out on how he tried to kiss “Jenny”, a common name in this special, and then go on a big nostalgia driven ride about his first kiss, how we all felt about kissing when we were younger, etc.
Birbiglia accomplishes big laughs and backs them up with complete sentiment, and even some “awww” moments, as he tells you the story of the ups and downs of a single friendship.
His animation of the stories he tells, and awareness of the audience he performs for, added to the intricate story he spends over an hour trying to tell, make this one my favorite stand up routines of the past few years, without a question.

This is a routine you’ll want to watch.

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