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The Act Out - S05E05 - Mikey B

·38 min·3 clips
Mikey B explains why he lied as a kid about saving his friend from a house fire.
Host Doug interviews comedian Mikey B about his eight-year comedy journey, from early influences and open mic struggles to podcasting success and a life-changing health scare. They discuss storytelling, self-deprecation, and advice for aspiring comedians.

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A rough first mic turns into a grounded comic origin story.

Doug and Mikey B keep this one grounded in the early, awkward stretch of learning to work a room. The best parts are the simple ones: a rough first set, the nerves around it, and the little stage rituals comics use to earn more time.

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For the night a first mic turns into a sweaty survival story.

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