Doin' It with Mike Sacks
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsA podcast of comedy, interviews, gags, curiosities, laughs, bloopers, boners, cuddling sessions, medical oddities, long stories ending with a funny pun. Think "Prairie Home Companion" with less nose whistling.
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Episodes
Adam Wade
May 17, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBSweet Axl Rose talks dirty and an interview with storyteller extraordinaire Adam Wade, 20-time Moth Slam winner. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Dan Powell
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBMike tells some hilarious jokes that don't end hilariously and a fascinating interview with comedy great Dan Powell, executive producer of Inside Amy Schumer. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Part 2: Gettin' In Touch 2
May 15, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBMike gets in touch with his second girlfriend and it does not go well. Also, in our “Babbling Segment,” M. Night Shyamalan gets all twisty! This guy is a scamp! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Part 1: Neil Pollack
May 15, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBMike Sacks speaks with American satirist Neal Pollack in Part 1 of Episode 4. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Part 4: Gus Blankman
May 15, 2022 05:45 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMike speaks with mysterious joke writer Gus Blankman in the final installment of episode 4. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Part 3: Byrd Leavell
May 15, 2022 05:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBHead of UTA publishing, Byrd Leavell, joins Mike Sacks in part 3 of episode 4. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Part 2: Gettin’ In Touch 2
May 15, 2022 05:15 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBMike gets in touch with his second girlfriend and it does not go well. Also, in our “Babbling Segment,” M. Night Shyamalan gets all twisty! This guy is a scamp! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Part 1: Neal Pollack
May 15, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBMike Sacks speaks with American satirist Neal Pollack in Part 1 of Episode 4. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Arthur Meyer and Eric Spitznagel
May 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBArthur Meyer of The Tonight Show alongside the worst Club DJ In the World! There's also an interview with Eric Spitznagel, Author of Old Records Never Die, about Comedy and LPs and Being Stephen Colbert's "Secret Santa" Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Bill Hader and Beth Newell
May 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBA reading of NPR fan fiction, some secret songs, Elvis losing his cool—all of this while Mike also interviews writer Beth Newell of Reductress and writer/actor/director Bill Hader of Barry! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
David Sedaris and Emma Allen
May 12, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBA Classic Rock DJ suffers a nervous breakdown live on air, Colonel Sanders can't make it through a commercial taping, Larry King has no idea what's going on and Mike Sacks talks with writer David Sedaris and New York Times editor Emma Allen. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Gus Blankman
September 14, 2021 22:16 - 22 minutes - 41 MBMike interviews the irascible Gus Blankman, the 70-year-old comedy writer responsible for all the best rap sketches from the 1990s. Gus physically threatens Mike, and Mike is still confused. This episode was produced by: Rob Schulte Follow Mike Sacks on Twitter: @michaelbsacks Follow Rob Schulte on Twitter: @RobKSchulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Byrd Leavell
September 14, 2021 22:15 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBMike interviews his literary agent Byrd Leavell of Waxman/Leavell about the best (and worst) ways for you to acquire an agent and get your book published. Byrd shoots the facts straight and true. This episode was produced by: Rob Schulte Follow Mike Sacks on Twitter: @michaelbsacks Follow Rob Schulte on Twitter: @RobKSchulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Neal Pollack
September 14, 2021 22:15 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MBAn interview with writer Neal Pollack about Hollywood, hustling, and his relationship with Dave Eggers. Also, Mike apologizes to all of his listeners for his many transgressions, including once calling Sarah Vowell an "insufferable, unfunny, pretentious cracker." This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Follow Mike on Twitter: @MichaelBSacks Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobKSchulte http://www.doinitwithmikesacks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Neal Pollack
September 14, 2021 22:15 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MBAn interview with writer Neal Pollack about Hollywood, hustling, and his relationship with Dave Eggers. Also, Mike apologizes to all of his listeners for his many transgressions, including once calling Sarah Vowell an "insufferable, unfunny, pretentious cracker." This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Follow Mike on Twitter: @MichaelBSacks Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobKSchulte http://www.doinitwithmikesacks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Megan Amram
September 14, 2021 22:13 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBMike plays a song from his upcoming hit musical "Nutty Smile," about the life and times of the great 39th President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter, and speaks with comedy writer Megan Amram about Twitter, TV and her (and Mike's) dream of one day working in the shoe section of a Nordstrom's. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bill Hader And Beth Newell
September 11, 2021 17:03 - 1 hour - 130 MB0:0:01 | Mr. Rogers Interviews A Bassist 0:03:30 | Herb Alpert & Public Enemy Mashup 0:13:29 | Interview With Beth Newell Of Reductress 0:33:44 | NPR Fan Fiction 0:42:26 | Babbling Elvis 0:50:16 | Interview With Actor Bill Hader 01:38:49 | Gettin' To The Bottom Of It See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bill Hader And Beth Newell
September 11, 2021 17:03 - 1 hour - 130 MB0:0:01 | Mr. Rogers Interviews A Bassist 0:03:30 | Herb Alpert & Public Enemy Mashup 0:13:29 | Interview With Beth Newell Of Reductress 0:33:44 | NPR Fan Fiction 0:42:26 | Babbling Elvis 0:50:16 | Interview With Actor Bill Hader 01:38:49 | Gettin' To The Bottom Of It See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 10: Etan Cohen
September 11, 2021 13:57 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBMike interviews writer/director Etan Cohen of "Idiocracy," "Tropic Thunder," and "Get Hard." Paul Lynde gets cheeky. Mike's friend commits suicide. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte http://www.robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Adam Wade
September 11, 2021 13:57 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBSweet Axl Rose talks dirty and an interview with storyteller extraordinaire Adam Wade, 20-time Moth Slam winner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike Gets in Touch: Part 2
September 30, 2020 22:12 - 18 minutes - 26 MBMike tries for a second time to reach out to an old friend and things once again don't go so well. Pick up Mike's new book at www.mikesacks.com Subscribe to the new season of Pumpkin Spice Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mike Gets in Touch: Part 1
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBMike reaches out to an old friend and things don't go so well. Pick up Mike's new book at www.mikesacks.com Subscribe to the new season of Pumpkin Spice Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Emma Allen
June 17, 2020 17:31 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBToday fresh from the archives, Mike's interview with Emma Allen from 2015. Back then Emma was the daily shouts and murmurs editor. Today Emma is also the cartoon editor for New Yorker. Listen to other projects from Mike and Rob: Randy on Stitcher Premium Stinker Lets Loose & Passable in Pink on Audible The TV Show Show podcast Pumpkin Spice Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
David Sedaris
May 30, 2020 22:21 - 1 hour - 129 MBA re-edited and re-imagined version of the pilot episode of Doin' It with Mike Sacks. You'll hear a classic rock DJ suffering a nervous breakdown, some odd found audio of Colonel Sanders and Larry King, as well as an interview with writer David Sedaris. Listen to other projects from Mike and Rob: Randy on Stitcher Premium Stinker Lets Loose & Passable in Pink on Audible The TV Show Show podcast Pumpkin Spice Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jim Tews
August 30, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBOn today's episode, friend of the podcast Ira Gewanter chats with NYC based comic Jim Tews. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is why Mike is single. . . with Laura Lane and Angela Spera from "This Is Why You're Single"
December 22, 2017 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBWe listen back on Mike's attempt to rectify lost love. Ian Goldstein speaks with Laura Lane and Angela Spera of This Is Why You're Single, who weigh in on the pros and cons of Mike's attempts to get in touch with past girlfriends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ross Lynch and Marc Meyers of 'My Friend Dahmer'
November 06, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThis week is all things Jeffrey Dahmer! Mike talks with the lead actor, Ross Lynch, and director, Marc Meyers, of the brand-new movie hit 'My Friend Dahmer.' Also, Stanley Kubrick calls Anthony's Pizza and orders a pizza . . . just the way he wants it. Cut. And again . . . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Phoning Friends [Bite-Size Episode]
August 01, 2017 16:37 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBRob calls his friend Max to wish him a happy birthday. *** Please subscribe to this podcast on your friend's phone, or share this episode on any form of social media. If you want to be very helpful—please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. To donate to the show please visit https://patreon.com/doinitwithmikesacks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Best of Part 4 and Maeve Higgins of Maeve in America
January 25, 2017 22:03 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBProducer Rob Schulte brings you the final best of clips of 2016 and friend of the show Ian Goldstein talks to Maeve Higgins host of Maeve in America. Find out more at http://doinitwithmikesacks.com This episode was produced by Rob Schulte http://robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Best of 2016 Part 3 and Alexis Coe of Presidents are People Too!
January 18, 2017 18:46 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBRob Schulte, producer extraordinaire, has two new clips for you this week. From episode 10 Mike reads a poem from his late friend, and from episode 17 a clip from a great chat with Paul Feig! As an added bonus, friend of the show Ian Goldstein talks to Alexis Coe of Presidents are People Too! series on Audible. Find out more at http://doinitwithmikesacks.com This episode was produced by Rob Schulte http://robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Best of 2016 Part 2 and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes
January 11, 2017 06:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBProducer Rob Schulte continues to recount some of the top moments from season 1. Check out part 3 next week! As an added bonus, friend of the show Ian Goldstein talks to Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes about songwriting an Find out more at http://doinitwithmikesacks.com This episode was produced by Rob Schulte http://robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Best of 2016 Part 1
January 02, 2017 07:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBThe first year of Doin' It with Mike Sacks is in the books. Producer Rob Schulte recounts some of the top moments from season 1. Check out part 2 next week! Find out more at http://doinitwithmikesacks.com This episode was produced by Rob Schulte http://robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 19: Adam Resnick and Adia Victoria
December 19, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBMike tells the ladies the rules they need to know when making love to him. Mike talks with his comedic hero Adam Resnick (Late Night with David Letterman, Get a Life, Cabin Boy, Will Not Attend) and also with the musician/songwriter behind his favorite album of 2016, the amazing Adia Victoria! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte http://robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 18: Gaby Dunn
December 05, 2016 08:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBWriter and actress Gaby Dunn, of Just Between Us and Bad With Money, talks to Mike about doing her own damn thang and "Cooking with Susan and Roger"! This episode was produced by: Rob Schulte http://robkschulte.com Find out more at http://doinitwithmikesacks.com Donate to the show at http://patreon.com/doinitwithmikesacks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus: Eric D. Johnson and Jilly Gagnon & Mike MacDonald
November 28, 2016 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBFriend of the show Ian Goldstein brings two amazing bonus interviews. First Ian talks with Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats and second with Jilly Gagnon and Mike MacDonald writers of the Choose Your Own Misery book series. Find out more at http://doinitwithmikesacks.com Donate to the show at http://patreon.com/doinitwithmikesacks This episode was produced by Rob Schulte http://robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 17: Paul Feig
November 14, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBMike receives robocalls from his neighbors. Also, Mike talks with comedy legend Paul Feig! For more than an hour! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte www.robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus: Tim Barnes, Jo Firestone, and Daniel Kibblesmith
November 09, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThis very special bonus episode has three fantastic interviews. First, Mike interviews Tim Barnes of the It's All True! podcast. Next, our friend of the show Ian Goldstein talks with Jo Firestone of Punderdome 3000 and Dedications on WFMU, as well as Daniel Kibblesmith writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the comic book Doorman! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 16: Michael Nesmith
October 24, 2016 07:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBMike talks with Monkee great and early proponent of country rock, MICHAEL NESMITH, about music, comedy, and his involvement in the early years of MTV. Monkee fans rejoice! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus: Casper Kelly & Dave Willis
October 21, 2016 11:44 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBThis is a special bonus interview with Casper Kelly and Dave Willis the creators of Adult Swim's Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 15: Brian Stack
October 10, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBMike digs down deep into pure comedy gold with Conan and Late Show writer/performer Brian Stack. Also, Larry King and Colonel Sanders babble but hard! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 14: Gordon Lightfoot
September 26, 2016 06:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBMike talks with music and songwriting legend Gordon Lightfoot! Mike interviews a shut-in travel guru about recommended vacation destinations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 13: Vince Gilligan
September 12, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBMike Sacks interviews the great Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and Mike reads a pet adoption notice for a demon-possessed pooch. Might you be interested? This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Follow Mike on Twitter: @MichaelBSacks Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobKSchulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 12: Julie Klausner & Billy Domineau
August 29, 2016 18:08 - 1 hour - 104 MBMike catches up with an old friend. It goes badly. Mike interviews Julie Klausner, the creator and co-star of "Difficult People," and Billy Domineau, the author of the "Seinfeld 9/11" script. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 11: Dr. Jeff Szymanski
August 15, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBMike interviews Dr. Jeff Szymanski, PhD, executive director of the International OCD Foundation. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. http://robkschulte.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 9: Jen Statsky
August 01, 2016 06:00 - 57 minutesMike's continues his vision quest in the Potomac Maryland Woods, and interviews Jen Statsky writer for Broad City, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Parks and Recreation, Lady Dynamite and more! Producer, Rob Schulte, explains the merits of playing 45's at the LP speed and guest hosts this episode in a fallout shelter he found in Prospect Park. Follow Mike and Rob on Twitter: @MichaelBSacks @RobKSchulte Donate to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/doinitwithmikesacks Don't forget to ...
Gettin' In Touch 1 and Bill Hader
July 25, 2016 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBMike is away on a vision quest in the Potomac Maryland Woods, wearing a bathrobe that's just a hair too short. In the meantime please enjoy Part 1 of our Gettin' In Touch series as well as the fantastic interview with Bill Hader from episode 2. Follow Mike on Twitter: @MichaelBSacks Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobKSchulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 8: Lisa Hanawalt
July 18, 2016 06:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBInterview with cartoonist, writer, and creator of Netflix's "Bojack Horseman," Lisa Hanawalt. Much is discussed, including a fear of public vomiting. Also . . . rare excerpts from the Tube Bar Tapes, the 1970s crank calls that later influenced the crank calls between Bart and Moe the Bartender on The Simpsons! Follow Mike on Twitter: @MichaelBSacks Follow producer Rob on Twitter: @RobKSchulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 7: Adam Wade
July 11, 2016 06:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBSweet Axl Rose talks dirty and an interview with storyteller extraordinaire Adam Wade, 20-time Moth Slam winner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 6: Dan Powell
June 27, 2016 06:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBMike tells some hilarious jokes that don't end hilariously and a fascinating interview with comedy great Dan Powell, executive producer of Inside Amy Schumer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 5: Megan Amram
June 20, 2016 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBMike plays a song from his upcoming hit musical "Nutty Smile," about the life and times of the great 39th President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter, and speaks with comedy writer Megan Amram about Twitter, TV and her (and Mike's) dream of one day working in the shoe section of a Nordstrom's. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.